Description
This baked cod with panko bread crumbs delivers an irresistibly crunchy coating and tender fish. It’s easy to prepare, healthy, and perfect for a quick weeknight 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 filets dry with a kitchen towel and set aside.
- For the breading station, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, ground pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix eggs with a splash of water and whisk for about a minute. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with dried parsley and set aside.
- Coat the cod filets first in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs until evenly covered.
- Place the coated filets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving, alongside greens.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices to your taste for added flavor.
Ensure the cod filets are well-drained for the best coating adherence.
Serve promptly for the best texture and taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg