Za’atar-Crusted Baked Cod with Tahini Drizzle

Serves 4 Bake

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp za’atar
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup tahini + juice of 1 lemon + ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • Kosher salt and chopped parsley

Method

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Mix panko, za’atar, and 3 Tbsp oil.
  2. Season the cod, brush with remaining oil, and press the za’atar crumbs on top. Bake 12–14 minutes.
  3. Whisk tahini, lemon juice, garlic, a pinch of salt, and cold water until smooth and pourable.
  4. Drizzle the tahini over the hot fish and finish with parsley.