Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 to 1-1/4 lbs cod fillets (about 1 inch thick (see notes for substitutions))
  • 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and thoroughly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray and add the cod fillets.
  • Try to choose a dish that will accommodate your fish in a single layer with little or no room left over. If your fillets have thin portions (as most do), it's a good idea to overlap them a bit to keep the thickness somewhat uniform.
  • Drizzle the fish with 1 tablespoon each of the lemon juice and olive oil, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a separate skillet, heat the remaining olive oil together with the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté just until garlic begins to turn golden (do not brown).
  • Remove from the heat, stir in the remaining lemon juice, breadcrumbs and parsley.
  • Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the fish and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately (this dish is served casserole-style - you don't have to portion out individual fillets).