Baked Cod With Parmesan And Lemon

Mild tasting cod encased in a flavorful, crispy crust, this Parmesan baked cod is a simple and delicious way to add healthy seafood to your weekday menu. High in protein and low in fat, inexpensive cod is a great choice. 

Ingredients:

 4 boneless cod fillets (about 4 oz. each)

 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

 ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

 1 tablespoon dried parsley

 1 teaspoon lemon zest

 ½ teaspoon sweet paprika

 ¼ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

 Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF. Prepare baking pan: line with a sheet of foil, place baking rack on top. Spray lightly with cooking spray. 

Wash cod fillets and use a paper towel to dry thoroughly.

Place fillets on baking rack. Spread mayonnaise evenly on each fillet.

In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, paprika, and black pepper. Cover the top of fillets with Parmesan mixture, lightly patting so it adheres.

Bake 22-25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will depend on how thick the fillets are. Internal temperature should be 140-145ºF. 

Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges, if desired.