Boston Baked Cod: A Flavorful Twist on New England Classics

Boston Baked Cod is a delicious recipe featuring flaky cod fillets topped with a crunchy panko crust, perfect for family gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 2

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: New England

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod approximately 6 oz each

For the Topping

4 tablespoons Butter for topping
1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs substitute with regular breadcrumbs if necessary
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh lemon preferred
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is preferred
2 tablespoons Olive Oil or melted butter
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper
butter for greasing Butter any cooking oil can substitute

Equipment

Oven
Baking Dish
Saucepan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt and black pepper.
Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish, ensuring space between each.
Melt about 4 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Remove from heat, stir in panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
Distribute the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the breadcrumb topping.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cod flakes easily and topping is golden brown.
Allow to rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven for best texture.

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