Baked Cod Using Panko Crust

I promise you this is a nice way to prepare the cod fillets. We had this last night and we really enjoyed it.

 

• 3 – 8-9 oz. pieces of Captain Cut cod fillets
• 1 1/2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2  tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 3.4 cup panko crumbs
• 1 1/2 tsp. Joe’s Stuff Seasoning OR Old Bay – from New Orleans School of Cooking (better)
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil or 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh chopped Basil
• 1 tsp. grated lemon rind
• lemon wedges

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Brush the fillets with a mixture of mayonnaise and mustard.

Saute the shallot and garlic in the butter and olive oil until softened. Remove from the heat and stir in the panko crumbs, basil, lemon and seasoning until well combined.

Spread 1/3 of the hot mixture over each piece of fish and pat down to adhere the crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes in a shallow baking pan prepared with parchment paper.

Serve with a crisp salad and serve with lemon wedges on the side.