4.8 from 36 votes
Panko Crusted Cod Recipe
Crispy Baked Cod with Panko is an easy, flavorful, and light dinner meal. Flaky cod fillets topped with seasoned, lemon, garlic, and parsley Panko breadcrumbs then baked to perfection!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3-4 ounce cod fillets
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon butter divided into slices (one for each fillet)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges optional: for serving, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or tinfoil. Use paper towels to pat the cod fillets dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, and paprika. Stir with fork to combine. Set aside.
- Place the fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil and lemon juice over the cod fillets, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
- Top each fillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons of panko topping, and press down gently to ensure the topping stays on top of the fish. Add a slice of butter on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily and is opaque in the center. According to the USDA, an instant read thermometer should read 145°F when inserted into the thickest part of the cod.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, and a side of your favorite vegetable, and bread!
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Notes
- I like to use foil instead of parchment paper when baking fish or meat in the oven. I find that it gets a crispier bottom instead of steaming in the way it tends to do when baked on parchment. I use parchment more for baking cakes!
Nutrition Information
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
148mg
(6%)
Potassium
569mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
470IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 569mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 470IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.