Description
Enjoy a mouthwatering Baked Cod With Panko Bread Crumbs, which features tender filets coated in crispy breadcrumbs. This simple dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal, combining fresh flavors with easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb cod filets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil, to drizzle on top of cods
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat the cod filets dry using a kitchen towel and set aside.
- Set up your breading station: in one bowl, mix the flour, salt, garlic powder, ground pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In a second bowl, whisk the eggs with a splash of water for about one minute.
- In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and dried parsley.
- Coat each cod filet by first dipping it in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the breadcrumb mixture until evenly covered.
- Arrange the coated filets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving, optionally alongside greens.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
For a healthier alternative, use whole wheat panko breadcrumbs.
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 filet)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg