Description
This simple, healthy lemon baked cod is a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds cod
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon each chives and thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, plus a few sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated or finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon butter, cut into 1 inch pads
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees.
2. Combine the extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chives, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, paprika and panko bread crumbs in a bowl.
3. Rinse the fish, pat dry and place in a prepared baking dish.
4. Top the fish with with the panko mixture, pressing lightly to help it adhere to the fish.
5. Top evenly with pads of butter, then lemon slices, tucking some of the lemon slices under the fish as well.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. To serve, plate the fish and spoon the juices over the fish.
Equipment
- Prep Time: 8 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
Keywords: Cod, Lemon Cod, Fish, Weeknight Meals