Description
This easy oven-baked cod recipe features a crispy Parmesan crust, bold seasoning, and a tender flaky center. It’s packed with flavor, naturally gluten-free, and ready in just minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a healthier seafood option that doesn’t sacrifice taste.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Non-stick spray (for baking sheet)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Optional: Tartar sauce, parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with non-stick spray or oil. -
Prepare Coating Stations
In one shallow bowl, beat the egg. In a second shallow bowl, mix the grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. -
Coat the Cod
Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Dip each fillet into the beaten egg, then press it into the Parmesan mixture to coat both sides evenly. -
Bake
Arrange the coated cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F.
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Serve
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, optional tartar sauce, and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use finely grated Parmesan (like the kind in a green can) for the best crust adhesion. Shredded cheese will give a chunkier texture.
- For extra crispiness, bake the cod on a wire rack over your baking sheet.
- You can substitute cod with haddock, tilapia, or halibut using the same method.
- Skip the red pepper flakes for a kid-friendly, milder version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: <1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg