Description

My dear friend Dylan's mom used to make this recipe growing up. Foolproof and flavorful Baked Breaded Cod with buttery, crisp panko breadcrumbs and Dijon. This delicious 25-minute dinner is great for a quick, healthy meal the whole family will love. The "oven-fried" method for perfectly flaky cod means no frying, no eggs, and no dredging necessary! Recipe can be halved using 1 pound of cod for 2-3 servings.

Ingredients

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1 1/2-2 lbs cod, patted dry (I use thawed from frozen wild Alaskan cod)
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs*
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp galic powder
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a a large baking sheet with foil (foil helps with crispiness) or spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Melt butter in a small bowl covered in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.
Make sure cod is patted dry with paper towels. Add to sheet pan or baking dish in an even layer. Brush with Dijon.
In a medium bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Press mixture evenly onto fish. Spray top of fish liberally with cooking spray.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until fish easily flakes with a fork. The cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the cod (thinner may be done sooner), but it should look opaque versus translucent. Serve with roasted potatoes and your favorite green veggie!

Notes

*these gluten free breadcrumbs are a great GF alternative