Description
Parmesan crusted cod brings together delicate fish and crispy cheese coating for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired meal. Elegant yet simple, this recipe offers restaurant-quality seafood that home cooks can easily prepare for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod (about 6 oz/170 g each)
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup (30 g) breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried parsley (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Cod Preparation: Thoroughly dry cod fillets using paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper to create a flavor base.
- Crust Creation: Combine grated parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, and breadcrumbs in a shallow dish, creating a textured coating mixture.
- Coating Process: Dip each fillet in beaten egg, allowing excess to drain, then carefully press into the parmesan mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Baking Setup: Arrange coated fillets on prepared baking sheet with space between pieces, then drizzle with olive oil to promote golden browning and enhance flavor.
- Cooking: Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, watching for opaque fish that flakes easily and a golden-brown crust.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, let rest briefly to complete cooking and redistribute juices, then garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Pat cod fillets completely dry to ensure crispy, golden crust that adheres perfectly without soggy texture.
- Even Coating Technique: Press parmesan mixture gently but firmly onto fish to create uniform, consistent crust coverage across entire fillet.
- Temperature Precision: Use instant-read thermometer to check internal fish temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, safe seafood without overcooking.
- Breadcrumb Flexibility: Swap traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for dietary modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg