Description
Crispy Panko-Crusted Cod with Lemon Aioli is a mouthwatering dish that elevates simple ingredients to restaurant-quality delight. The tender, flaky cod is enveloped in a golden panko crust, providing an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with a zesty, creamy lemon aioli. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal, this dish is both versatile and easy to prepare. Your kitchen will be filled with enticing aromas, making it hard for anyone to resist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs combined with dried thyme.
- Dredge each cod fillet in flour, dip in egg, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, whisk together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the aioli.
- Serve the crispy cod hot with a generous dollop of lemon aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with aioli (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg