Herb-Crusted Baked Cod
A light and flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets coated in a crispy herb crust and baked to perfection. Ideal for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix well until evenly moistened.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the top of each fillet.
- Press the herb breadcrumb mixture onto the mustard-coated side of each fillet, gently pressing to adhere.
- Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet, crust-side up.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden and crisp.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy crust.
- Substitute dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, using one-third the amount.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted vegetables or a green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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