Easy, healthy and delicious, this oven baked cod recipe is ready to serve in less than 20 minutes. Topped with a lemon and parmesan breading, this crispy cod is perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
1tablespoonzest and 2 teaspoons lemon juicefrom 1 lemon & lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Brush both sides of cod filets with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, season with salt, ground black pepper and Italian seasoning.
Combine Italian Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon zest & juice in a small mixing bowl.
Top each filet with a generous portion of the herb-crumb mixture and bake in a preheated oven for about 10 – 12 minutes.
Notes
Pat the fish dry to remove excess moisture. This is especially important if you are using frozen fish as if there is too much water in the fillets they can become soggy.
The cod is ready when it is easily flaked with a fork.
Make this recipe gluten-free by using GF panko breadcrumbs.
For a different flavor, try swapping the lemon for lime.
Make this recipe dairy-free by skipping the parmesan.