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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 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
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

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.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

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%
Vitamin A 308IU6%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.