Baked Cod With Panko is an easy seafood recipe bursting with flavor and crunch. Cod fillets bake up into flaky tenderness in just minutes with a buttery golden topping that’s filled with lemon and Dijon flavors.
Whether you’re observing a meatless holiday or just have a craving for seafood, our Baked Cod With Panko recipe is for you.
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Baked Cod
Cod fillets are coated with Dijon and then topped with a breadcrumb mixture brightened with the flavors of fresh parsley and lemon zest.
It literally takes just minutes for these cod fillets to bake in your oven. A mild fish, they become fork tender and flaky with a golden buttery topping.
Serve this baked cod with roasted asparagus, sugar snap peas or your favorite vegetable and a salad for the perfect seafood dinner.
Trust me when I say that this baked cod with panko and lemon is so easy to make and just so delicious that you’ll be making it time and time again!
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Cod FAQ's
Cod is a white fish with a mild flavor and a dense flaky flesh.
Baked cod is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Cod will also become opaque in color when it is cooked through.
Cod is also done when it has an internal temperature of 145F.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Make this recipe with salmon fillets
- this recipe will also taste delicious with shrimp or scallops
- For extra flavor make this recipe with seasoned panko breadcrumbs
Substitutions
- For a sharper mustard flavor substitute spicy brown mustard for the Dijon
- Substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for the panko breadcrumbs
Equipment
How to make oven baked cod
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Combine panko, butter, parsley, zest, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
- Brush tops of cod fillets with Dijon.
- Top with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake until fish is cooked through and flaky and breadcrumbs are golden.
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Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make panko crusted cod:
- plain panko breadcrumbs – light crunchy breadcrumbs
- butter – adds flavor
- parsley – fresh herb flavor
- lemon – adds citrus notes
- garlic powder – for savory flavor
- kosher salt – makes the flavors pop
- pepper – adds a hint of peppery heat
- cod fillets – tender mild white fish
- Dijon mustard – a French mustard with bold flavor
Seafood Recipes
Baked Cod With Panko
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup plain panko breadcrumbs
- 3 Tbs. butter , melted
- 2 Tbs. chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 4 (4 ounces each) cod fillets
- 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with shallow sides with parchment paper.
- In a bowl combine panko, butter, parsley, zest, garlic powder, kosher salt and pepper.
- Arrange fillets on prepared baking sheet and brush tops with Dijon.
- Top with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake until fish is cooked through and flaky and breadcrumbs are golden, 10-12 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Make this recipe with salmon fillets
- Also delicious with shrimp or scallops
- For extra flavor make this recipe with seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- For a sharper mustard flavor substitute spicy brown mustard for the Dijon
- Substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for the panko breadcrumbs
Thanks for another great looking recipe, your recipes are always so delicious!
Hi Mogivi, thank you so much for your kind words. You just made my day! Knowing that my recipes are enjoyed and bring people together around the table brings me joy. Savor The Moments, GG
Simple yet so delicious dinner recipe. Love the added Dijon mustard. I will have to make this for my family. I bet they will love this.
I am a terrible fish cook and I love fish. This is the recipe I've been looking for and glad it's easy to make and I love that topping.
This looks delicious with the crunchy panko!
I love fish but don't make it too often for fear I'll over cook it. This looks delicious and so easy. Just printed the recipe to try.
Thank you!
I don't like mustard . What else could I spread on the fish.
Jane, you can spread some mayonnaise over the cod. If that doesn't work for you then just brush the fish with some olive oil. You need something that will help the breadcrumbs to adhere to the fish. Hope this helps! Happy Cooking, GG
Second time I've made this and it's now been shared with a friend who also enjoyed this recipe. I like how easy it is and having a good reason to turn on the oven with the cooler weather. I served it with roasted root vegetables. Delicious. Thanks!
Hi Edna, Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how much you, and your friend, are enjoying this recipe. That makes me so happy! Happy cooking, GG
I am not a Dijon or spicy mustard fan so I mixed some with mayonnaise, and I used what was in my pantry:dried parsley, garlic pepper , salt and butter, and dried lemon zest. I’m sure not as good as yours but it was very good.
I'm sure it was delicious!
Made the recipe tonight. It was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
So happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe John! Happy cooking!