Baked Scrod with Lemon Herb Panko Crumbs

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this ultra-crispy and flavorful Baked Scrod with Lemon Herb Panko Crumbs. Featuring tender scrod fillets coated in a golden crust of zesty lemon, fresh parsley, and seasoned panko breadcrumbs, this recipe is a light yet satisfying seafood dish that’s bursting with vibrant flavors. A drizzle of melted butter ensures the breadcrumb topping turns perfectly crisp while keeping the fish moist and flaky. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy nights yet elegant enough to impress at dinner parties. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a fluffy rice pilaf, and don’t forget the fresh lemon wedges for a bright finishing touch! Perfectly simple yet full of gourmet flair, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (4-6 ounces each) Scrod fillets
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons Parsley (fresh, chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• 0 as needed Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Pat the scrod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and mix thoroughly to evenly coat the crumbs.

Step 5

Squeeze the lemon juice over the scrod fillets to enhance their flavor.

Step 6

Spread the panko mixture evenly over the top of each scrod fillet, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.

Step 7

Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the breadcrumb crust to help it brown and crisp during baking.

Step 8

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

For extra crispiness, turn on the broiler during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.

Step 10

Remove the baked scrod from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve the baked scrod with lemon wedges and your favorite sides, such as steamed vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(169.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	802.4

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1527.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.5g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.6mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 146.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 73.9%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 22.2%