Garlic Parmesan Crusted Cod (Easy Baked Seafood Dinner)

Serves: 3–4 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 25 min

This Garlic Parmesan Crusted Cod is one of the easiest seafood dinners you can make at home. Tender, flaky cod fillets are coated in buttery garlic flavor, topped with a crispy parmesan breadcrumb crust, and baked until perfectly golden. It’s light, satisfying, and packed with flavor while still being simple enough for busy weeknights.

The combination of parmesan cheese, garlic butter, and crunchy breadcrumbs creates a crispy topping that pairs perfectly with delicate baked cod. This easy baked cod recipe comes together quickly with minimal ingredients and works great for family dinners, meal prep, or healthier comfort food meals.

If you’re looking for a quick seafood dinner that tastes restaurant-quality without much effort, this garlic parmesan crusted cod recipe needs to be on your weekly rotation.

Why This Works:

• Crispy parmesan topping adds texture to flaky cod.
• Garlic butter keeps the fish moist and flavorful.
• Cod cooks quickly for an easy weeknight dinner.
• Simple ingredients create restaurant-style flavor.
• Bakes in one dish for easy cleanup.

Ingredients:

• 4 cod fillets
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Baking dish
• Small mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cups
• Knife
• Cutting board

Prep:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Pat cod fillets dry
3. Mince garlic
4. Mix parmesan and breadcrumbs together in a bowl
5. Melt butter and stir in garlic

Instructions

1. Place cod fillets into a lightly greased baking dish.
2. Melt butter and mix with minced garlic.
3. Pour garlic butter evenly over the cod fillets.
4. Sprinkle parmesan breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
5. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.
7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes:

• Fresh cod or thawed frozen cod both work well.
• Do not overcook or the fish can dry out.
• Add parsley or lemon zest for extra freshness.
• Panko breadcrumbs make the topping even crispier.
• Great for meal prep and reheats surprisingly well.

Goes Great With:

👉Roasted potatoes
👉 Rice pilaf
👉 Steamed broccoli
👉 Garlic green beans
👉 Caesar salad
👉 Lemon rice

Garlic Parmesan Crusted Cod

This Garlic Parmesan Crusted Cod recipe is crispy, buttery, flaky, and incredibly easy to make. The parmesan breadcrumb topping adds the perfect crunch while the cod stays tender and flavorful underneath. It’s a quick baked seafood dinner perfect for busy nights when you want something simple but still delicious.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Seafood

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 cod fillets
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• Baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cups
• Chef's knife
• Cutting Board

Method

 

Prep

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Pat cod fillets dry
3. Mince garlic
4. Mix parmesan and breadcrumbs together in a bowl
5. Melt butter and stir in garlic

Instructions

1. Place cod fillets into a lightly greased baking dish.
2. Melt butter and mix with minced garlic.
3. Pour garlic butter evenly over the cod fillets.
4. Sprinkle parmesan breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
5. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
6. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.
7. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

• Fresh cod or thawed frozen cod both work well.
• Do not overcook or the fish can dry out.
• Add parsley or lemon zest for extra freshness.
• Panko breadcrumbs make the topping even crispier.
• Great for meal prep and reheats surprisingly well.