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lemon baked cod topped with crumbs on spinach
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4.70 from 13 votes

Lemon Garlic Baked Cod

If you are nervous cooking fish then this is the recipe for you. Super easy and plenty of flavor. No chance of drying this recipe out.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fish, seafood
Servings: 4
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Alaska Cod Fillets
  • ½ C sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 T freshly chopped parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1 T butter melted
  • ¼ C seasoned panko crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • In a bowl stir together sour cream, zest, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Spread the mixture over the cod fillets. Place fillets on a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
  • If panko topping is desired, stir together the panko and butter and press on the tops of fillets.
  • Bake 425 for 10-12 minutes.