LadyMin's Garden

Baked Cod

Cod is a moist, flaky fish with a mild taste. Even a non-fish lover will enjoy it.

This is a simple and easy to make recipe that will be ready to eat in about thirty minutes.

Ingredients

• 2 cod fillets, about 1 lb (450 g)
• 5 tablespoons Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2½ tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• dash of black pepper
• ½ teaspoon minced parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon minced basil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)

In a small bowl combine bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, parsley and basil. Add the melted butter and oil and stir until evenly mixed. Set aside.

Lightly oil a baking pan with cooking spray. Place the cod on the pan and lightly spray the cod.

Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cod. Tuck under any very thin edges of the filets to prevent burning.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes.

Tips
Do not over cook. It will get tough and rubbery. Very thin fillets will take less time. That was one of the first mistakes I made when learning to prepare fish. If you prefer a crispy topping, put the fish under the broiler for the last 2 minutes. This recipe also works nicely with Haddock. I’ve also used the breadcrumb mixture to make baked chicken.