Baked cod offers an elegant balance of delicate flavor and satisfying texture, with succulent, pearly flakes beneath a crisp, golden crust. Accented with fresh herbs, bright lemon, fragrant garlic, and rich butter, it is an effortless dish with a quietly refined finish.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons of melted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated

Overcooking is the most common cause of tough baked cod. Because cod is a delicate, low-fat fish, it loses moisture quickly. Just a few extra minutes in the oven can turn a moist, flaky fillet dry and rubbery.

Steps for the perfectly baked Cod:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
3. Pat cod fillets with paper towels.
4. Coat the cod fillets with olive oil.
5. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, parsley, Parmesan cheese, dill and grated garlic.
6. Season the oiled cod fillets with the breadcrumb mixture.
7. Bake for 12 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 140°F.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cod rest until it reaches 145°F (63°C).
9. Serve the cod immediately with a simple sauce, such as lemon butter sauce.

Lemon Dill Sauce

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Process

1. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of chopped dill, and minced garlic. Stir until well blended.
2. Serve the baked cod fillets warm, topped with the lemon-dill sauce. Garnish with additional fresh dill and lemon wedges.

2026/10

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