Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Butter

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Cod filets, dressed with lemon-herb butter and panko, make quick work of dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and lemon slices. To round out the meal, serve with a salad and crusty bread.

By Brenda Venable
Published on March 29, 2023
cod fillet with breaded topping on cream-colored plate and light gold placemat garnished with lemon slices and parsley
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for buttering the pan

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 2 (6 to 8- ounce) cod filets

  • 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking pan with foil and butter the foil.

  2. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons butter on a cutting board and spread out in a 3-inch circle. Sprinkle parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and white pepper on the butter circle.

  3. Mix butter and seasonings with a fork until well blended, about 2 minutes. Mound up the lemon-herb butter and divide in half.

  4. Pat cod filets dry with a paper towel and place on the buttered pan. Spread half the lemon-herb butter on each filet. Evenly top each filet with panko crumbs.

  5. Bake filets in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork and topping is lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

286 Calories
10g Fat
6g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 451mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 462mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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