Parmesan-Crusted Baked Cod

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For this Parmesan-crusted baked cod, cod loins take a quick dip in buttermilk, then receive a crunchy Parmesan and panko crumb topping. This is a quick, easy main dish suitable for a weeknight, or for company. We like this with oven-roasted asparagus and baby red potatoes. Customize to your taste, with a little onion powder, or an herb seasoning blend, as you like!

By Brenda Venable
Published on March 4, 2024
golden-crusted Parmesan beaked cod loin on red plate
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 (6 ounce) cod loins

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (see Note)

  • butter-flavored cooking spray

  • lemon wedges (optional)

  • fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with foil, and place a baking rack in the pan over the foil.

  2. Pat cod loins dry with paper towels.

  3. Combine panko crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt, pepper, and minced fresh parsley on a plate. Mix with a fork until well blended.

  4. Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish and place beside the plate with crumbs.

  5. Dip each cod loin into the buttermilk, and then place on the crumbs. Scoop crumbs on top of each cod loin and pat firmly, to coat both sides. Place crumb-coated cod on the rack in the prepared pan. Add any remaining crumbs to the top of the cod loins, and spray with butter-flavored cooking spray.

  6. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cod loins. Test for doneness with an instant-read thermometer. Cod is done with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

  7. Serve with lemon wedges and additional fresh parsley, if desired.

    Cook’s Note

    No buttermilk? No problem. Substitute the same amount of milk for buttermilk.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

298 Calories
6g Fat
13g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 298
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 780mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 45g 91%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 193mg 15%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 524mg 11%

* 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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