Citrus Baked Cod

Southern Shrimp & Cheese Grits Recipe

INGREDIENTS
2 (8-oz) cod fillets
1 ½ tablespoon mayo
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ of a fresh lemon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

DIRECTIONS
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or with greased foil). Place the cod fillets on the parchment (if there is skin, place them skin-side down).

Step 2: Season the cod lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together the mayo and mustard. Spread the mixture in an even layer on top of the cod fillets.

Step 4: To the same bowl, add the butter and microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is melted. Stir in the olive oil and breadcrumbs and stir to combine.

Step 5: Zest the lemon and add the zest to the breadcrumbs. Season with the salt and pepper and stir to combine.

Step 6: Gently pat the breadcrumb mixture into the mayo-mustard layer on top of the fish.

Step 7: Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and toasty.