Baked Cod with Parmesan and Garlic Butter is the most popular dish on Cooking with Mamma C and one of the best cod recipes! It’s even loved by toddlers and people who don’t like fish! Gluten free, low carb and keto.
Use a fork to dip each piece of fish in the butter on both sides, then in the cheese mixture, coating both sides and patting the topping onto the cod with the fork. Place the coated fish onto the sheet pan, top with any excess melted butter and bake for 15 minutes. The cod is done when it can be easily flaked with a fork.
Mix freshly grated Parmesan with garlic powder and paprika. Add lemon zest and chopped parsley to the mixture. I use this zester (affiliate link). Dip the cod in melted butter, then dredge it in the cheese mixture, pressing it onto the fish. Drizzle any extra butter over the fish. Bake the cod at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and serve with bread for dipping in the garlic butter (you can place the pan on the table for informal dinners) or spoon the butter over rice, mashed potatoes or polenta. Store leftover cod in the refrigerator for up to three days. * I use salted butter and find this dish is salty enough with the Parmesan.