This Simple Parmesan Panko Baked Cod is the perfect dinner to make for the whole family! The cod is dipped in buttermilk and then dredged in a mixture of parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. It is then baked at high heat in the oven until it has a perfect crunchy crust! An easy recipe for a scrumptious meal on those busy weeknights!
Preheat oven to 500°F. Prepare broiler pan by spraying with cooking spray.
Place flour in a shallow dish.
1 cup flour
Place buttermilk in a second shallow dish.
1 cup buttermilk
Combine panko, parmesan, salt, garlic powder and pepper in a third shallow dish and stir to combine.
1 cup seasoned Panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper
Working with one filet at a time, dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess flour. Dip in the buttermilk, turning to fully coat. Dredge in the panko mixture, lightly pressing the filet into the breading to ensure it sticks and is fully coated.
1 pound cod, cut into 4 equal filets
Place fish on prepared broiler pan and bake at 500°F for 15-17 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.