Description
Baked Cod With Panko Bread Crumbs is a delightful dish that brings out the best in cod with a crunchy topping. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
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 the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Pat the cod filet dry using a kitchen towel and set it aside.
- Prepare the breading station: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, ground pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with a splash of water for about a minute and set aside.
- In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and parsley and set aside.
- Coat the cod filet in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg mixture, and then coat it with breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Place the coated filets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving, and enjoy with some greens.
Notes
The cod can be served with various sides like salad or vegetables for a complete meal.
Adjust the seasoning based on your taste preferences.
Using fresh parsley can enhance the flavor of the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg