Parmesan-crusted Cod Fillets

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs skinless cod fish fillets (4)
• 1/3 cup japanese-style bread crumbs (panko)
• 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 lb fresh carrot, julienned
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• mixed fresh salad greens, if desired (as noted above, i use spinach)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• 2 peel the carrots and julienne enough to make 3 cups; cover and set aside.
• 3 lightly coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. rinse and pat dry fish and place on baking sheet. season with salt and pepper.
• 4 in small bowl stir together panko crumbs and cheese; sprinkle and lightly press onto fish. bake, uncovered, 4-6 minutes for each 1/2-inch thickness of fish, until crumbs are golden and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• 5 meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 1/2 cup water to boiling; add carrots. reduce heat and cook, covered, for 5 minutes. uncover; cook 2 minutes more. add butter and ginger; toss. serve fish and carrots with greens.