Description
This Parmesan Crusted Cod recipe delivers golden, crispy fish with a cheesy crust and flaky center. A low-carb, high-protein oven-baked seafood dish ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
Olive oil spray
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
2. In a shallow bowl, mix together Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
3. Dip each cod fillet into the egg, then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan mixture, pressing it on to stick well.
4. Arrange the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
Make sure cod fillets are completely dry before coating to help the crust stick.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and crisping.
Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or toaster oven to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg