Parmesan-Crusted Baked Cod

Dinner

Parmesan-Crusted Baked Cod

285kcal
34gprotein
5 minprep
15 mincook
2servings
Easy

Flaky cod fillets with a golden parmesan and herb crust. Ready in 20 minutes and under 300 calories — a weeknight dinner winner.

High ProteinLow CarbQuick

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets (about 150g each)
  • 30g parmesan, finely grated
  • 2 tbsp wholegrain breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Zest of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray.

  2. 2

    Mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.

  3. 3

    Place cod on the tray. Brush with olive oil and season.

  4. 4

    Press the parmesan crust onto each fillet.

  5. 5

    Bake 12–15 minutes until crust is golden and cod flakes easily.

Tip: Parmesan is high in calcium and protein — a small amount adds significant flavour and nutrition.

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