PANKO PARMESAN CRUSTED COD WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

PANKO PARMESAN CRUSTED COD WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

PANKO PARMESAN CRUSTED COD WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE — Cod fillets with a panko and Parmesan coating, finished off with a delicious lemon cream sauce.

This Panko Parmesan Crusted Cod with Lemon Cream Sauce is a perfect example!

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Cod fillets with a panko and Parmesan coating, finished off with a delicious lemon cream sauce.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE FISH

• 6 frozen cod fillets (about 6 ounce, 3/4 to 1 inch thick), thawed
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE LEMON CREAM SAUCE

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cayenne and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels (so they won' t get mushy while baking). Season fish with salt and pepper and arrange in the prepared baking dish.
4. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the breadcrumb mixture over each fillet, pressing down to coat well.
5. Place in preheated oven and bake until bubbly and almost cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Internal temperature should be about 125-130° when tested with a meat thermometer.
6. Turn oven to broil. Broil fish for 2-3 minutes until coating is golden brown and crispy. When done, the fish should flake easily with a fork.
7. Remove from oven and serve with lemon cream sauce.
8. To make Lemon Cream Sauce: while fish is baking, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
9. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for an additional minute.
10. Whisk in cream and cook and stir until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in lemon zest and simmer a few minutes more.
11. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Recipe Source:letsdishrecipes.com