Description
Crispy Panko Baked Cod is a healthy, easy-to-make dish featuring tender cod fillets coated in a crunchy, golden panko breadcrumb crust and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs mixed with Dijon mustard in the second, and panko breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil in the third.
- Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed cod for best results.
- Adding olive oil to panko helps achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- This recipe works well with other white fish like haddock or pollock.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg