Baked Cod with Panko Crust
Baked Cod with Panko Crust is a deliciously simple seafood dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a culinary delight. Topped with a golden, crunchy panko crust and brightened with zesty lemon, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your oven. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s an irresistible meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and olive oil until evenly coated.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cod fillets before topping them with the panko mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish is flaky and the topping is golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg