Description
Baked Cod with Crispy Garlic Herb Panko is a quick and elegant seafood dish featuring flaky cod fillets topped with a buttery, golden panko crust infused with garlic and fresh herbs. Perfect for weeknights and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plain panko
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to coat a 9 × 13-inch baking dish.
- Place the cod fillets in the dish. Squeeze a little lemon juice over each fillet, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a small sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. When it begins to foam, turn off the heat and add the minced garlic. Allow the garlic to infuse the butter for about 1 minute.
- Add the panko to the pan and toss lightly until the crumbs absorb all the butter. Stir in the chopped parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Spoon the panko mixture evenly over each cod fillet, gently pressing it into place.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the panko is golden and the fish is cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use thawed cod and pat dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Prepare the panko topping ahead of time to save time.
- For a stronger flavor, add lemon zest or grated cheese to the crumb mixture.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the cod moist and tender.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with topping
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
