Description
Boston Baked Cod is a delightful, easy-to-make dish that showcases tender cod fillets topped with a golden, crispy panko crust. This recipe beautifully balances zesty lemon and fresh parsley flavors, making it an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can enjoy this nutritious meal that’s low in calories yet high in protein. Serve it with your favorite sides for a well-rounded dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- Salt and black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and butter a baking dish.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned fillets in the baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan; mix with panko, parsley, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
- Spread the topping over the cod and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until flaky and golden brown.
- Let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg