This lightly breaded and minimally fried cod with fresh lemon and parsley is a great dish for making a fish lover out of anyone. The crispy, lemony flavor combined with the soft, flaky, and almost buttery flesh of the cod makes this a meal you’ll want to put on weekly rotation.
PANKO-CRUSTED BAKED COD
Makes: 3 servings
Serving size: 1 fillet
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 large egg
1⁄3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cod fillets, about 6oz (170g) each
1 lemon, sliced
DIRECTIONS
1 Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2 In a bowl, whisk the egg and pour into a deep dish.
3 In a separate deep dish, mix the breadcrumbs, parsley, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Dip the cod fillets in the egg until coated and lightly bread with the panko.
4 Place the fish on the pan and top each with a lemon slice. Bake until browned and the fish is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
5 Remove the cod from the oven and serve immediately.
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NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
200
8g
5g
30g