"Move On Up" Easy Oven Baked Cod With Panko

This recipe for baked cod with panko topping is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal the whole family can enjoy. The cod is coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb mixture, then baked until flaky and tender.

Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb that's crispy and light. It's perfect for the flakiness of the cod, which is a delicate fish. The crunchy panko crumbs helps to keep the cod moist and gives it a nice, crunchy texture.

Baked cod is a healthy and delicious alternative to fried fish, and it's easy to make at home. Just preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place fresh fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top with panko and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until the cod is cooked through.

So if you're looking for an easy way to make a crispy baked cod recipe, give this recipe a try! You won't be disappointed.

Panko is a great ingredient for adding texture to a dish. I use the bread crumbs in a lot of meatball recipes including harissa meatballs and Afro-Caribbean flavored meatballs. Also when I need a crunch for air fryer recipes like a fried chicken sandwich panko is my go-to.

Beats and Eats (music to pair with easy oven baked cod)

Light, bright, and crispy is how I'd describe these easy panko crusted cod recipe. The tight structure and optimistic vibe of Curtis Mayfield's civil rights anthem "Move On Up."

Ingredients Needed To Make Panko Crusted Cod

• Cod Fillets
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Olive Oil
• Lime Juice
• Dry Jerk Seasoning

How To Make Baked Cod With Panko (step by step)

Season cod with dry seasoning mix. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but preferably overnight.

Remove the cod fish from the refrigerator and allow fish to reach room temperature.

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

IIn a small bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, lime juice, olive oil, and remaining spices.

Top the fillets with the panko mixture pressing down to make sure the crust sticks.

Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes. Remove and douse with some more lime juice.

Cooking Tips and Considerations For Panko Crusted Cod

Lemon juice works fine in place of lime juice.

The beauty of this recipe works with other flaky fish like snapper, flounder, or whiting).

Regular breadcrumbs could work but will create a different texture altogether. It will not be as light or crunchy as panko.

The panko adds for a crispy topping, but you can jazz things up some by adding some parmesan cheese for a nice flavorful parmesan crust

Replace the olive oil with butter for buttery panko breadcrumbs that taste delicious!

I used jerk seasoning because that's what I had on hand. Feel free to make your own dry spice mix. Garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika make for a really good simple homemade mix.

Serve with a great side dish like coconut rice, creamed spinach, Jamaican cabbage, green beans, or simply with my favorite side - french fries. I went for a completely Jamaican vibe with the plantains and rice and peas.

You can also keep it old school and serve the cod with a dollop of tartar sauce on top

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Baked Fish Recipes With Panko

Can You Air Fry Panko Cod?

Yes, you can but it's a slightly different cooking process. Pre-heat your air fryer at 360º F then coat with cooking spray and then cook the cod for 6-8 minutes on each side.

Can You Make This Dish With Frozen Cod?

Yes, you can, but I prefer fresh cod instead. That fresh flavor is just better and the texture is more natural.

For Other Easy Fish Recipes Try These:

Fish and Grits

Grilled Mahi Mahi

Fried Catfish

Jerk Red Snapper

Air Fryer Snapper Fish Tacos

This easy baked panko crusted cod recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal. The cod is lightly breaded in a crispy, gluten-free panko crust and then baked until golden brown. Serve with your favorite side dish for a delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Have you tried this recipe? What did you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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