Garlic Butter Cod Fillets with Crispy Panko Topping: Easy and Delicious
Learn how to make delicious garlic butter cod fillets topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs. This dish is quick and easy, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet and pour the garlic butter over them.
- Top each fillet with the panko mixture, pressing it down slightly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For more flavor, let the garlic butter cool slightly before adding it to the cod.
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra zest!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Cod Fillets, Crispy Panko Topping, Easy Dinner, Fish Recipe