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Lemon Baked Cod

Lemon Baked Cod - Flaky white cod baked on top of lemon slices and then topped off with panko crumbs. . . bursting with flavors of lemon and dill.
Calories 299kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 6 5- ounce cod fillets
  • 3 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Lemon pepper to taste
  • Extra lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Spray a shallow baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Thinly slice two lemons and place slices in a single layer in the greased baking pan.
  • Arrange fish on top of lemon slices.
  • Brush cod with the melted butter.
  • Season the cod with salt and lemon pepper to taste.
  • Bake 17-19 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • While fish is baking, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the panko crumbs and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and add two tablespoons of oil, dill, one teaspoon of salt and juice from half of a lemon.
  • Stir until well-combined.
  • Transfer fish to a serving plate or platter (discarding the lemon slices) and squeeze the juice of ½ a lemon over the fish.
  • Top with the panko crumb mixture and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Sugar: 3g