Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel and preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C)
2 pounds cod filets
In a small bowl, combine panko, minced garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons melted butter, paprika, pepper, basil, minced shallot, parmesan cheese, and everything bagel seasoning. Stir to lightly mix. Pour into a shallow dish.
1 cup panko bread crumbs, 4 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 shallot, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning, 2 tablespoons . unsalted butter
Add olive oil and tomatoes to a casserole dish. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup cherry tomatoes
Cut each cod filet horizontally into 3” cuts. Brush cod on all sides with remaining softened butter. Dip both sides of the cod into the herb bread crumb mixture.
2 tablespoons . unsalted butter
Rest cod fillets atop the tomatoes in the casserole dish. Place onto the center rack of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.