Panko Crusted Cod

Couscous, asparagus and a piece of breaded fish on a plate.

5 from 4 votes

This Panko Crusted Cod recipe is an easy and flavorful light meal. The flakey fish is tossed with Italian herbs and panko crumbs and seared to golden brown in just 18 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this is a meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 887.04kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Bowls
Cast iron pan

Ingredients

4 cod filets
½ cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 eggs whisked
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving
Fresh parsley chopped for serving

Instructions

Set up an assembly line: combine flour in a bowl with the spices. Whisk eggs in a separate bowl and add breadcrumbs to their own bowl.
½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Dip a piece of fish in the flour mixture until it is coated on all sides, then dip it in the egg bowl, again coating on all sides. Finally, dip the piece of fish in the breadcrumbs and press down until it is fully coated. Transfer to a plate, then repeat the process with the remaining fish filets.
4 cod filets
Heat oil or butter in a cast-iron or non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
1-2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
Once hot, add the fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flakey.
Serve with lemon juice, parsley and flakey sea salt.
Lemon wedges, Fresh parsley

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Notes

Fish selection. Feel free to use any mild white fish like haddock, halibut, or tilapia.
Panko Mixture. Use gluten-free panko or regular breadcrumbs. If you prefer a fish with no breading, try halibut in the oven next!
Flour. Use whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour.
Red Pepper Flakes. Add red pepper flakes or another spice, such as cayenne pepper, to add some heat to this dish.

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