Description
This Panko Parmesan Baked Cod recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy tender, flaky cod with a crispy, flavorful topping. The combination of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings creates a dish that’s both simple to prepare and impressive to serve. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Panko Parmesan Topping:
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix the topping: In a small bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix until coated.
- Prepare the cod: Pat dry the cod fillets and place them on the baking sheet. Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish is flaky and the topping is crispy and golden.
- Serve: Serve the baked cod warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the fish for the last 1–2 minutes of baking.
- This recipe also works well with haddock or halibut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
