Description
This Boston Baked Cod with its buttery, crisp breadcrumb topping is a simple, comforting meal that comes together in minutes. Wonderfully flaky, tender, and always a family-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (or panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Arrange cod fillets inside.
- Whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Pour half of the mixture over cod fillets.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in remaining butter mixture until evenly moistened.
- Sprinkle breadcrumb topping generously over cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
For a healthier touch, substitute whole wheat breadcrumbs, use less butter with a tablespoon of olive oil, and add fresh herbs like dill or chives. Avoid overbaking; fish should flake easily and remain moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Boston baked cod, baked cod, cod fish recipe, easy fish dinner, breadcrumb topping cod