Parmesan Crusted Cod: Unlock a Delicious Seafood Delight!
A delicious and crispy baked cod recipe with a Parmesan cheese crust.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod filets, 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
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- In one shallow dish, beat the egg. In another, mix Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Dip each cod filet into the egg, then press it into the Parmesan mixture to coat all sides.
- Place the coated filets on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs or lemon zest to the Parmesan mix.
- Double the red pepper flakes for more heat or add cayenne.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free—no breadcrumbs needed.
- Use firm white fish like haddock, tilapia, or halibut as a substitute.
- Leftovers reheat best in the oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod filet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg