Cod fish is so versatile that it lends itself to many different toppings and recipes. But my favorite is this Baked Cod with a Panko breadcrumb Parmesan crust.
In New England, where beautiful fresh fish is prevalent, many restaurants still serve the traditional Baked Cod with a Ritz cracker topping. Its certainly delicious, but I prefer a more elegant take on that crunchy recipe.
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I love to create new toppings to enhance the flavor of my cod. Being of Italian heritage, I gravitate toward Mediterranean flavors used by my family when I was growing up. My recipes are strongly influenced by my mother and grandmother, who were both wonderful cooks and shared their passions with me.
I am grateful for and indebted to their high standards, which led me to this Panko Parmesan crust for my Baked Cod. Its one of many wonderfully prepared fresh foods that I flavor with my love of family.
Baked Cod with Parmesan Crust
Ingredients:
- 4 cod filets (3 ounces each)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup unseasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
- 2 teaspoons capers
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place cod in your baking dish and pour lemon juice over top of it. Let it sit while preparing the breadcrumb topping.
- In a small bowl combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, oregano, pepper, salt and oil. Toss to mix.
- Cover fish with breadcrumb mixture. Top with tomatoes, oil and capers.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping starts to brown. Do not overcook.
- Serve hot or at room temperature. Serves four.
Enjoy!
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