Tender Baked Cod with Panko Breadcrumbs

panko breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs add fiber while regular breadcrumbs are often less expensive.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, melt the unsalted butter and mix with EVOO, garlic, and parsley.

In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, Ritz cracker crumbs, Kosher salt, and black pepper.

Add the melted butter mixture to the breadcrumb mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet.

Spread a thin layer of the breadcrumb mixture over the cod fillets, pressing down gently to adhere.

Drizzle a little EVOO over the breadcrumb topping for extra crispiness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.

Remove from the oven and serve with lemon wedges.

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