Panko Crusted Cod (with Mayo)
This 20-minute Panko Crusted Cod features a moist yet crispy crust over tender, flaky fish for an easy, impressive dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cod fillets, I buy fresh at Trader Joe’s
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbsp fresh basil, minced
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- Drizzle olive oil
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay the fresh cod down and lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the mayo, fresh garlic, and grated Parmesan in a small mixing bowl.
- Combine the panko crumbs and fresh minced basil in a separate small mixing bowl.
- Spread the mayo mixture over the cod with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the panko topping over the layer of mayo.
- Squeeze lemon juice over all the pieces, then lightly drizzle with good quality olive oil.
- Bake the assembled cod fillets for 12 minutes until the fish is firm and flaky. [If thick pieces, you may need to bake more than 12 minutes.]
- TIP: Use the back of a spatula to see if the fish is “firm.” If it is spongy and soft, continue to bake another minute. Firm means it’s ready to remove from the oven! DO NOT OVER BAKE.
Notes
Sandy’s tips:
- Salad storage: Store the leftover cod pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The leftovers (cold) are great on a salad. To reheat leftovers, simply add the cod fillets to the air fryer for 5-10 minutes or in the microwave for about 45 seconds, but be careful that you don’t over-heat them!
- TIP: Use the back of a spatula to see if the fish is “firm.” If it is spongy and soft, continue to bake another minute. Firm means it’s ready to remove from the oven!
- Don’t overbake: Be careful that you don’t overcook the fillets as they will dry out and become rubbery. Fish is typically done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Mayo substitute: Miracle Whip is NOT a good substitute for mayonnaise. It will change the flavor significantly. You can try Avocado Mayo but it will also change the flavor a bit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 308kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.03g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 371mg, Potassium: 688mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 202IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 116mg, Iron: 1mg