Description
Deliciously flaky cod fillets topped with a crispy Parmesan crust and drizzled with a zesty lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Evenly distribute the Parmesan mixture over the top of each cod fillet, pressing it down slightly to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cod is flaky and the crust is golden brown.
- While the cod is baking, prepare the lemon butter sauce by melting the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley to the melted butter, stirring to combine.
- Once the cod is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 30
Keywords: Parmesan Crusted Cod, Lemon Butter Cod, Baked Cod Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Healthy Cod Recipe