Italian · Dinner
Baked Cod with Bread Crumb Topping
Cod fillet baked under a golden panko crust with parsley, garlic and lemon zest, set over a light caper and cream sauce. The topping crisps in the oven while the fish stays moist beneath. Served with lemon wedge and fresh parsley.
$7
12 minsPrep
16 minsCook
28 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
429Calories
33.5gProtein
28.1gFat
12.8gCarbs
1.2gSugar
1gFiber
599mgSodium
163mgChol
13.2gSat Fat
665mgPotassium
105mgCalcium
1.7mgIron
1.5mcgVitamin B12
13mgVitamin C
low-carb
low-calorie
gluten-free-adaptable
herb-salt
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the cod fillet dry with paper towels. Place in a baking dish rubbed with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
2
Build
In a small bowl, mince the garlic and chop the parsley. Mix with panko, melted butter and lemon zest until evenly moistened.
3
Bake
Stir heavy cream, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and chopped capers around the fillet. Press breadcrumb mixture over the top. Bake at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and the fish flakes easily.
4
Plate
Transfer the cod to a plate, spoon the pan sauce alongside, and serve with the lemon wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g cod fillet
- 1/2 cup30g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp44ml heavy cream
- 2 tsp2 tsp capers
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 22 lemon wedge, to serve
