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A perfectly baked Boston cod fillet with flaky texture.

Boston Baked Cod

A classic New England dish, Boston Baked Cod features flaky cod fillets baked to perfection with a crispy, buttery breadcrumb topping. This simple yet elegant recipe is ideal for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal or a special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 600 g Cod fillets about 1.5 lbs, 4 pieces
  • 60 g Butter 4 tbsp, melted
  • 60 g Panko breadcrumbs 1 cup
  • 15 g Fresh parsley 2 tbsp, chopped
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 5 g Garlic powder 1 tsp
  • 5 g Paprika 1 tsp
  • 5 g Salt 1 tsp
  • 2 g Black pepper 0.5 tsp

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
  3. Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet.
Baking
  1. Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each cod fillet.
  2. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
  3. Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.