Description
Golden, crispy, and packed with flavor, Parmesan Crusted Cod is your go-to recipe for a quick dinner or elegant weekend meal. This flaky white fish is coated in a crunchy parmesan-panko crust, pan-fried to perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re hunting for healthy snack ideas, easy dinner options, or light yet satisfying food ideas, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s one of the best weeknight dinner ideas that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture — perfect for those needing quick, flavorful, and reliable meals.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (5–6 oz each)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 large eggs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Set up 3 bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and parmesan-panko-herb mix in the third.
2. Pat the cod fillets completely dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Dredge each fillet in flour, dip in egg, then coat generously in the parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
4. Heat olive oil in a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
5. Once oil is hot, cook fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and rest 2–3 minutes.
7. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
Pat the cod completely dry to help the crust stick and crisp.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
Avoid crowding the pan so the fillets brown evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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