Description
A tender and flaky piece of cod baked with a crispy breadcrumb topping, bringing together simplicity and richness for a lovely seafood dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter and lemon juice.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the butter mixture over them.
- In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is flaky and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
Experiment with different breadcrumb types like panko for extra crunch and consider adding paprika or fresh herbs for more flavor.
