Baked Cod with Garlic-Parsley Crust and Lemon Butter

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Flaky cod fillets baked under a garlic and parsley crust, finished with a drizzle of bright lemon butter sauce for a delicate seafood entrée. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat 4 cod fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Stir in 3 tbsp olive oil until crumbs are evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Place cod fillets on a lined baking sheet. Press the breadcrumb mixture evenly on top of each fillet to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the baked cod just before serving for a bright finish.

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