Baked Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Garlic Lemon Butter

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Delicate cod fillets baked with a golden Parmesan crust and finished with a bright garlic lemon butter sauce. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs 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 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt. Place on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Press the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the tops of each cod fillet to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: While the cod bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the baked cod fillets before serving.

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