Baked Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce

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Tender cod fillets baked under a golden parmesan crust served with a bright lemon herb sauce for a light seafood entree. 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
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) with paper towels. Brush each fillet with 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture to coat the top evenly.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the coated cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: While the fish bakes, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl to make the lemon herb sauce.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked Parmesan-crusted cod drizzled with the lemon herb sauce alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad.

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