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February 12, 2021 By Julia Pinney 3 Comments

Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

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Make this Lemon Crusted Baked Cod for your next dinner. Cod topped with a lemon bread crumb mixture and baked in the oven. It’s on the table in under 30 minutes which makes it a great mid week dinner.

close up of lemon baked cod
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

Keeping it light today after a deluge of Sweets Recipes recently. Not that I’m against all that sugar…haha! But if you are looking for something light and easy, this Lemon Crusted Baked Cod is for you! Much like my Crusted Perch with Parsley Sauce and the Pan Fried Hake, it’s a great dinner!

Why you ask?

  • Well, it’s quick and we all love that.
  • It’s easy, even better.
  • It’s budget friendly, YES!
  • And if you love fish, you’re really gonna’ love this one.
over head view of the lemon baked cod
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

You know what? It’s Valentine’s Day this weekend! Do you celebrate? Or is it a bit on the blah side for you? Well, honestly over the years, we’ve done romantic dinners at home, kids crafting days, family dinners and just about everything else as well. This year, keeping it low key and will probably make a family breakfast.

My 16 year old asked if we could make some heart shaped pancakes. How cute! So, we might get out the batter and make just that.

Interested in Heart Shaped Desserts? I’ve got some Brownies, Cookies and even little Cakes you might like!

And thinking ahead to the dinner, I’m thinking simple. Ideally something like this Lemon Cod would be wonderful, but if it’s for the family, I might stick with chicken.

But if you love fish, keep this dish in mind to make your celebration at home extra easy. So, let’s take a look how easy this cod dish comes together.


close up of lemon crusted baked cod
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

What We Need To Make The Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

We’re using such simple and basic ingredients and you won’t believe how great it is. If we lived in a perfect world, fresh cod would be wonderful. But, let’s face it, we don’t! So, frozen cod is just perfect.

  • 1 good sized cod fillet
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (I used Panko)
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Lemon
  • Parsley
  • Salt and Pepper

Remember, the full recipe and instructions will always be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

ingredients to make lemon crusted baked cod
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Place the fish in a baking dish and squeeze over the lemon juice
  • Chop the parsley, grate the lemon zest and crush the garlic
lemon, parsley, garlic and zest on cutting board
raw cod in a dish

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter and garlic until it sizzles.
  • Add the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and parsley. Give a really good stir.
frying butter
frying bread crumbs in butter with herbs

  • Add the lemon zest and give another stir for just about 30 seconds.
  • The bread crumbs should be slightly golden and crisp. Remove from heat.
frying bread crumbs in herbs and butter
bread crumbs in a pan

  • Top the cod with with the bread crumb mixture and firmly pat it down. I’ve added a few lemon slices to the top for decoration! This doesn’t really add anything the flavour but it just looks pretty. Right?
  • Now pop in the oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through. It will flake apart when done.
cod in a dish with lemons ready to bake
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

baked Cod Fresh From The Oven

Can’t you almost taste it now? I’m telling you, make this dish if you love fish. Cod can be quite bland just on its own. I mean, I love the stuff, but I like to dress it up. This crisp lemon topping does just that.

I’ve made this so many time over the years with different variations, and this one we love. So, finally I’m getting around to sharing it today!

Lemon cod in a baking dish
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

What are some Great Side Dishes to Serve with This Lemon Cod

Honestly, the sky is the limit for this dish. But if I were to pick a few, my Crispy Oven Roasted Parmesan Potatoes would be high on that list. Or even something like my Quinoa Salad with Orange and Pistachios. And if you looking for something a little more indulgent, why not the Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes. Those really are treat all by themselves!

If you thinking about something by way of salads, why not take a look at the Grilled Vegetable & Chickpea Salad, it’s delish! There’s so much more, just head to the Salads & Side Dishes Section on the blog. So many delicious dishes.

over head view of lemon crusted baked cod with arugula and lemon slices
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

Here’s Some More Delicious Cod Recipes

  • Cod Piccada with Sauteed Brussel Sprouts
  • Crispy Cod Nuggets with Cajun Aliolli
  • Cod au Gratin
  • Cod and Leek Cakes with Tartar Sauce
  • Crispy Cod Cakes with Parsley Sauce
OVER HEAD TABLE SETTING VIEW OF LEMON COD FISH
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

Well friends, that’s about it for the easy cod dish. If you make it let me know, I’d love to hear from you. And if you have any questions, just shoot me a line. I’m just a click away.

Have a great weekend and Valentine’s day if you celebrating.

Happy cooking and I’ll see you all next week.


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Lemon cod on a plate with slices of lemon
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

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Lemon cod on a plate with slices of lemon
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Lemon Crusted Baked Cod

Make this Lemon Crusted Baked Cod for your next dinner. Cod topped with a lemon bread crumb mixture and baked in the oven. It’s on the table in under 30 minutes which makes it a great mid week dinner.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: cod, lemons, Seafood
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cod fillet
  • 1 Cup bread crumbs
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • Small bunch of fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 Teaspoon sea salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cod fillets in an oven proof dish and set aside.
  • In a small skillet set over low heat, melt the butter and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic is sizzling.
  • Add the bread crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Give a good stir and add the lemon zest. Stir well and remove from heat.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the cod fillets and top each fillet with the bread crumb mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes until the cod is cooked through and the topping is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Crusted Baked Cod
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 277 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 625mg27%
Potassium 530mg15%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 24g48%
Calcium 73mg7%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Vitamin A 308IU6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Vince Fukes says

    February 13, 2021 at 4:47 am

    5 stars
    Looks absolutely great Julia, we all should eat more fish apparently, and this would be fantastic with some of the baked ptatoes or flaked ovdr a refreshing salad!

    YUMMM

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    • Julia Pinney says

      February 13, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Thanks Vince. Yes an easy dish and it was so good. I wish I made more fish dishes, but my daughter isn’t keen of seafood..shame! Cheers!

      Reply

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