Description
A simple, quick weeknight dinner featuring flaky cod topped with a savory Parmesan crust, roasted alongside tender-crisp broccoli on one sheet pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillets (about 4 pieces)
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper directly on the prepared sheet pan. Spread them into an even layer.
- Roast the broccoli for 8 minutes while you prepare the fish.
- In a small bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, parsley, and pepper. Mix well.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Brush the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil lightly over the top surface of each fillet.
- Press the Parmesan mixture firmly onto the oiled side of each cod fillet, creating an even crust.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven. Push the broccoli to one side and place the crusted cod fillets on the empty space on the pan.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 14 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown. Cooking time depends on fillet thickness.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges squeezed over the fish and broccoli.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder to the Parmesan crust mixture.
- If your broccoli florets are very large, cut them smaller so they cook at the same rate as the fish finishes.
- Do not overcook the cod; it dries out quickly. Check for doneness around the 10-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with 1/4 of broccoli
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 75