Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Boston Baked Cod that is easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), about 1 inch thick
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Butter for greasing dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Pat cod fillets completely dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Arrange fish in prepared dish with space between pieces.
- Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat until foaming, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in panko, parsley, garlic powder, and lemon zest until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Divide breadcrumb mixture evenly over fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily and topping is golden brown.
- Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or dill to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Ensure the cod is fresh for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg