Parmesan Baked Cod

This Parmesan baked cod recipe is an easy sheet pan dinner featuring a light, flaky fresh cod fillets with a savory Parmesan crust. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

You know I love my white fish, especially all of my Mahi Mahi recipes. But, there’s also another white fish I like to cook that’s just as easy and that’s cod fillets. Cod is a lighter white fish, being lower in fat than other fish like Tilapia. It also has a mild fish flavor, which is a must for our dinner table. (sorry salmon…)

Ingredients needed for Parmesan baked cod

To make this easy sheet pan cod recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 6 4-oz. cod fillets – thawed
• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove – minced
• 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• fresh chives (optional)

How to make Parmesan baked cod

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the 6 cod fillets onto the parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, combine the greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Then, stir to combine.
4. Brush a thick layer of the yogurt mix onto the top and sides of each fillet.
5. In another small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
6. Cover each cod fillet with the bread crumb mixture, using your hands to gently press the crumbs into the yogurt coating.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod fillets reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
8. Remove from oven, top with chopped chives and serve.

Recipe FAQs

What temperature should cod be cooked to?

Cod fillets should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.

What should I serve with cod?

Baked fish, specifically Parmesan crusted cod, would pair well with a light side salad, steamed vegetables, or quinoa. You could also serve roasted baby potatoes with Parmesan crusted cod.

Is cod fish good for you?

Cod is a great source of protein and vitamin B-12 while also being lowering in calories compared to other “fatty” fish.

Recommended kitchen equipment for this recipe

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Cooking and Dietary Variations

• For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko bread crumbs. I like to use Ian’s Original Panko Breadcrumbs.
• To cook in the air fryer, prepare as directed and then bake in the air fryer at 400 degrees F. for 12-14 minutes. Do not flip.
• For lower sodium, omit the salt.

Enjoy these other white fish recipes

• Air Fryer Lemon Dill Mahi Mahi – an easy low-calorie Mahi Mahi recipe using your air fryer
• Oven Baked Mahi Mahi – another easy oven-baked white fish recipe using Mahi Mahi
• Coconut Crusted Mahi Mahi with Creamy Lemon Sauce – easy coconut-crusted oven-baked Mahi Mahi

Make it a meal with these additional recipes!

• Lemon Garlic Hasselback Potatoes – a light oven-baked potato recipe
• Honey Caramelized Brussel Sprouts – an easy oven-baked veggie side dish
• Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding – an easy dessert recipe that’s a fall favorite

Parmesan Baked Cod