Description
Crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside—this Parmesan Crusted Cod is your answer to an easy dinner idea that feels gourmet. Coated in a savory mix of parmesan and panko, then pan-fried to golden perfection, it’s the ultimate recipe for weeknight elegance. Whether you’re craving a quick dinner or a healthier comfort food option, this dish delivers flavor, texture, and crowd-pleasing appeal. Perfect for family meals, light dinner ideas, or seafood lovers looking for something new. It fits beautifully among food ideas for lent, easy dinner recipes, and healthy snack alternatives.
Ingredients
1 lb cod fillets
0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of parmesan, panko, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels.
3. Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip into eggs, and finally coat in the parmesan-panko mixture.
4. Heat oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5. Place fillets in the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Be sure to pat the cod dry thoroughly to help the coating adhere and crisp up nicely.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain the crunchy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg