Lemon-Garlic Baked Cod with Parmesan Herb Crumb
Tender cod fillets brushed with lemon-garlic butter and topped with a crisp Parmesan and herb crumb, baked alongside roasted broccoli. Mild, flaky and kid-friendly.
Diet swaps
- Gluten-free: Use gluten-free panko.
- Dairy-free: Use olive oil or dairy-free butter instead of butter. Leave off the cheese or use a dairy-free cheese.
Check labels on packaged foods if you have an allergy or celiac disease.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) Cod fillets
- 1 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, grated
- 1 Lemon
- 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb Broccoli florets
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the broccoli with 1 tsp oil and salt on one side of a sheet pan and roast 8 minutes.
- Mix the melted butter with the garlic and lemon zest. Pat the cod dry, season and brush with the butter.
- Mix the panko, Parmesan, parsley and 1 tbsp oil and press it on top of the fish.
- Add the cod to the pan and roast 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish flakes and the crumb is golden. Serve with lemon wedges.
Calorie breakdown
Cod 118 · olive oil 40 · broccoli 38 · panko 28 · butter 25 · Parmesan 10 · lemon 3 · garlic 3 · parsley 1
💡 Lighter tip: Thick cod loins cook more evenly than thin tail pieces, so ask for center-cut fillets.
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