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Crispy Baked Cod

Crispy Baked Cod: Quick, Zesty Dinner That Wows!

Crispy Baked Cod is a quick, zesty seafood dish that will become your new go-to weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed frozen
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; or dried parsley in a pinch
  • 1 each Lemon Zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Consider smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or melted butter
For Baking
  • as needed Cooking Spray or extra olive oil

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Shallow bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a shallow bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and toss until well-coated.
  5. Press each seasoned cod fillet into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
  6. Place the coated cod on the baking sheet and spray the exposed sides with cooking spray.
  7. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily.
  8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cod before serving.
  9. Serve with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Opt for fresh ingredients for the best flavor and achieve an even coating by pressing firmly when dredging.

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