​Panko Baked Cod

Jan Bachman
​
Ingredients
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon garlic
1/2 t paprika
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
coarse sea salt
black pepper
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets cut into 4-inch sections
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-2 T butter, melted
 
Directions
 
Whisk together the egg, garlic, paprika, and 2 tablespoons of water in a large, shallow dish.
Mix together the panko and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in another large, shallow dish.
Season the cod sections generously with salt and pepper.
 
Dip each one into the flour to coat and shake off any excess, then into the egg wash, and then
into the panko mixture to coat, patting so that it adheres.
 
As you work, arrange the sections in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Using a pastry brush, brush them all over with the melted butter.
 
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 450°. Bake the cod for 16 to 18 minutes, or until just cooked
through. The fillets will begin to flake when they are done.