Baked Herb-Crusted Mediterranean Cod

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Tender cod fillets baked with a fragrant crust of herbs, garlic, and lemon zest for a bright Mediterranean flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, panko breadcrumbs, fresh parsley 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: 10 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. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly oil it with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until crumbly and well combined.
  3. Step 3: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Press the herb breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the top of each cod fillet to form a crust.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.

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