Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe

cod fillet with crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping

Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe

This Crispy Oven Baked Cod Recipe is an easy 30-minute dinner. A light and flaky fish topped with a buttery crispy parmesan crust and then oven-baked until golden brown. It's a delicious take on a batter coated fish and much healthier than fried.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 401kcal

Author Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

4 Cod fillets approx. 2 pounds
35 butter crackers ie. Ritz or Club crackers crushed, approx. 1 ½ cups
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 Tablespoons butter melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place cod on a greased baking sheet or line with parchment paper
4 Cod fillets
Place the crackers in a zip lock bag and break into into crumbs. (I use a rolling pin)
35 butter crackers
In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs with parmesan cheese, melted butter, lemon juice and salt & pepper.
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, Salt & pepper to taste
Evenly spoon the mixture over top of each fillet.
Bake for approximately 25 minutes.
Remove and top with fresh parsley, if desired.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Use 1 ½ cups of panko bread crumbs for a lower calorie option

Use gluten free crackers or panko breadcrumbs if needed.

Add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder to breadcrumbs.

You know when the fish is done when you insert a fork and it flakes easily.

Squeeze a little more lemon juice over top of cooked fish if desired.

This recipe is best served immediately from the oven when the topping is most crispy. If necessary, reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until heated

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