Description
Crunchy and flavorful, this Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Cod recipe is a delightful seafood dish that is easy to prepare and sure to impress. The cod fillets are coated in a savory Parmesan and herb crust, baked to perfection, and served with optional Lemon Beurre Blanc sauce for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 2 cod fillets – 6-8 ounces each
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Crust Mixture:
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Dry the fish fillets: Thoroughly dry the fish fillets with paper towels and refrigerate on a rack.
- Prepare the crust: Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, herbs, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Season and coat the fish: Season fish with salt and pepper, coat with olive oil, press into crust mixture.
- Bake the fish: Place fillets on a sheet pan, bake for 18 minutes at 425°F.
- Rest and serve: Let the fish rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with desired accompaniments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Crusted Baked Cod, Baked Cod Recipe, Parmesan Crusted Cod, Seafood Recipe
