Sour Cream-Parmesan Cod Fillets

Name: Sour Cream-Parmesan Cod Fillets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lb cod or haddock fillets, skin removed; 1 cup sour cream, full-fat preferred; 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded; 0.5 tsp sweet paprika; 0.25 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, fine texture; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Creamy Parmesan-Crusted Cod with Tangy Sour Cream Topping

White fish gets elegant treatment under a blanket of tangy sour cream enriched with sharp Parmesan. The contrast between the mild, flaky cod and the rich, slightly tart topping creates something that feels both comforting and refined — perfect for weeknight dinners that don't sacrifice on flavor.

DinnerComfort FoodQuick MealsBakingSeafoodFish

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Total35 min

Servings6

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

1½ lbcod or haddock fillets, skin removed
1 cupsour cream, full-fat preferred
¼ cupParmesan cheese, freshly shredded
½ tspsweet paprika
¼ tspkosher salt
¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
2 tbspItalian-seasoned breadcrumbs, fine texture
2 tbspunsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350°F and generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the cod fillets in the dish without overlapping — they should lie flat in a single layer with a bit of space between each piece.
Whisk together the sour cream, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until completely smooth. The mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape when spooned but still spreadable.
Divide the sour cream mixture evenly among the fillets, using the back of a spoon to spread it from edge to edge — you want complete coverage to protect the fish from drying out. Scatter the breadcrumbs over the top, then drizzle evenly with the melted butter.
Slide into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork at the thickest part. The topping should be lightly golden and the fish should be opaque throughout with no translucent areas remaining.
⏱ 25 min