Panko Breaded Cod

Panko Breaded Cod

4 cod fillets, 4-6 ounces each

¼ cup flour

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 cup Panko bread crumbs

1 tablespoon paprika

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 egg

1 tablespoon lemon juice + extra for squeezing on after

Heat oven to 375 F. Mix flour, garlic and onion powders, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper on a plate for dredging. Put Panko on another plate. In a bowl, whisk the egg and lemon juice well. Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Dredge through the flour mixture. Dip through the egg mixture. Coat with the Panko, pressing crumbs onto fillet. Place cod on a baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake for 30 minutes, turning half way through baking.