Description
This Baked Breaded Cod recipe offers a crispy and flavorful seafood dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. The cod is coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in egg, then coated in olive oil-infused panko breadcrumbs before being baked to golden perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 1 ½ pounds cod, cut into 4 even pieces
Breading
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 425º F and lightly grease a sheet pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the fish pieces: Carefully cut the cod into 4 even portions if they are not pre-portioned already to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of olive oil and mix well to evenly coat the breadcrumbs with the oil which will help them crisp up during baking.
- Whisk the eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the 2 eggs until fully blended to be used as a binder in the breading process.
- Prepare the flour mixture: In a third bowl, mix together the flour, dried dill, and kosher salt to evenly season the flour coating.
- Bread the fish: Set up your breading station with the bowls in this order: flour mixture, egg, then panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each piece of fish first in the flour until fully coated, then dip into the egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the fish into the breadcrumb mixture, turning to coat fully and pressing lightly so the breadcrumbs adhere well. Place each breaded piece onto the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake the cod: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cod reaches an internal temperature of 145º F and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the fish is dry before breading to help the coatings adhere better.
- Use fresh panko breadcrumbs and olive oil for a crispier texture.
- Internal temperature of 145º F is recommended to ensure fish is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Serve with lemon wedges or a dipping sauce of your choice for added flavor.
- To make cleanup easier, line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
