Baked Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Lemon and Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · ·

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

Flaky cod fillets baked under a golden parmesan crust, brightened with fresh lemon juice and briny capers. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, grated 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 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

The sheet pan we’d roast this on → Best Sheet Pans in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to form the crust mixture.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) and place them on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle each fillet with 2 tbsp lemon juice and sprinkle 2 tbsp drained capers evenly over the top.
  3. Step 3: Press the Parmesan-panko mixture evenly over each cod fillet, covering the surface to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and garnish with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately for a fresh, tangy seafood dish.

Related recipes