SHEET PAN MUSTARD PARMESAN COD WITH SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATOES

Seafood

Ingredients

2-2 ½- pounds cod filets

1 ½ teaspoons salt divided

1 teaspoon black pepper, divided

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1 small-medium zucchini, cut into ¼” thick rounds

1 small-medium yellow summer squash, cut into ¼” thick rounds

1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes,

⅓ cup olive oil, divided

1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Line a rimmed sheet pan with foil and place the cod filet’s in the center. Season them with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the black pepper. Spread the Dijon mustard over the top of the filets.

Combine the panko and ½ of the parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Spread this mixture over the top of the mustard and gently press with your hands to adhere.

Spread the zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes around the fish and drizzle everything on the pan (including the breaded fish) with the olive oil. Season the veggies with the remaining teaspoon of salt and ¾ teaspoon of the black pepper. Toss the veggies lightly with your hands so that they are all evenly coated and seasoned. Spread them in an even layer around the fish.

Bake for 10 minutes and remove the pan from the oven. Toss the veggies again and redistribute in an even layer around the fish. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of parmesan over the veggies. Squeeze the lemon juice (through a sieve to catch the seeds) over everything, concentrating on the fish.

Place the pan back in the oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily in the center. Timing will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices.