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A Lemon Basil Cod Filet on a bed of spinach on a white plate.
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Lemon Basil Baked Cod

Cod fillets topped with a creamy lemon basil mixture and finished with crispy panko breadcrumbs. This easy Lemon Basil Baked Cod is a low calorie, high protein meal you can make in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Keyword: lemon basil baked cod
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs, olive oil, parsley, 2 teaspoons lemon zest (reserve juice for later), onion powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and toss until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayo, Parmesan, basil, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the yogurt mixture on the top of each fillet and spread it around with the back of the spoon (nice thick layer). Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each fillet, patting down lightly with your fingers. There should be a good layer of crumbs on each fillet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the temperature in the thickest fillet reads 145 degrees F when measured with an instant read thermometer (time can vary depending on the thickness of your fillets). If needed, you can broil to brown the crumbs more but it should be good - they should be golden brown.
  • Serve with sautéed spinach and lemon wedges on the side

Notes

Be careful not to overcook cod or it can become tough and chewy. Use an instant read thermometer and trust it for a tender, flaky result.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 1mg