Crispy Panko Crusted Cod Recipe

You'll love this crispy Parmesan baked cod with panko! Its crunchy topping is loaded with flavor and the perfect contrast to flaky, tender fish.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (high quality)
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 4 cod fillets
• 2 Tbsp. butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
2. 2In a small food processor, pulse together garlic and pine nuts until chopped into small pieces. Add panko bread crumbs and pulse until combined. Stir in lemon zest and parmesan cheese.
3. 3Place fish onto foil. Top with pat of butter, sprinkle with garlic salt, and divide panko mixture over the top. ⁠
4. 4Bake fish in middle rack for 10 minutes, then turn broiler on high and broil for 1-2 minutes, until bread crumbs are golden brown and fish is cooked through and flakes easily. ⁠Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley if desired.