Panko Crusted Baked Cod
This easy Panko Crusted Baked Cod recipe has delicate cod fillets coated in a crunchy panko crust. The fish is baked to perfection and topped with parsley and fresh lemon. It’s a light and delicious main course to pair with your favorite sides.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cod filets about 4 medium filets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅔ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon slices and fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet, and lightly coat it with non-stick cooking spray. Place cod on the cooling rack, and brush lightly with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, garlic powder, ground mustard seed, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining butter and lemon juice to the Panko mixture, and toss until a slightly wet, and crumbly mixture forms.
- Divide the mixture evenly on the cod, and press to coat. Place in the oven, and bake for 12-14 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
- Remove from the oven, and serve with a slice of lemon and more fresh parsley.
Notes
- Make it Gluten free - You can easily make this a gluten free recipe by using gluten free panko breadcrumbs.
- Change the fish - You can trade the cod for a similar fish like tilapia, haddock, or bass.
- Blot the pieces of cod dry with paper towels so they can crisp up better.
Baking the fish on a wire rack helps the fish to be extra crispy. - To make cleanup easier, line the bottom of the sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- For best results, reheat the panko cod fillets in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 639mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 1mg