Panko Crusted Cod with Scallions

Panko Crusted Cod with Scallions

Ingredients:

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ¼ cup scallions, finely chopped
• 4 Tbsp. butter melted
• Juice of ½ a large lemon

Ingredients for the cod:

• 1 lb. cod filets (4 pieces)
• Juice of ½ a large lemon
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• To taste salt and black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. In a shallow, medium mixing bowl, add panko, garlic powder, paprika and fresh chopped scallions. Mix well. Add melted butter and lemon juice and use a fork to mix everything together.
3. Pat cod filets dry using a paper towel. Brush each side with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper.
4. One at a time, place each filet in the panko mixture. Gently press the panko crust onto each side of the fish.
5. Arrange breaded fish in a 9-by-13-inch, oven-safe baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily. The fish is fully cooked when an instant thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145 F.