Garlic Parmesan Baked Cod
A quick and easy baked cod recipe featuring a crispy garlic parmesan crust that creates a flavorful and comforting dinner perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed frozen
- 3/4 cup (75 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (30 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and chopped parsley until evenly combined.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place fillets evenly spaced in a baking dish or sheet pan.
- Spoon the garlic parmesan mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing down gently to adhere. Optionally, use a basting brush to spread melted butter around the fish edges for extra moistness.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown and crisp. Adjust time for thickness; tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Patting the cod dry before seasoning helps the crust stick better. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. If topping browns too fast, tent with foil. Let fish rest 2 minutes after baking to keep it tender. For dairy-free, substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast and butter with coconut oil or olive oil. Gluten-free option by using gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (about
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 30
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