Baked Cod with Garlic and Herb Ritz Crumbs

AMERICAN·NON-VEGSource

Flaky baked cod topped with buttery cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, and garlic.

Ingredients

13

Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Cod Fillets

4 pieces

Kosher Salt

1½ tsp

Black Pepper

½ tsp

Ritz Cracker Crumbs

½ cup

Panko

⅓ cup

Fresh Parsley

2 tbsp

Minced Garlic

2 cloves

Lemon Zest

1 tsp

Unsalted Butter

3 tbsp

Dry White Wine

¼ cup

Fresh Lemon Juice

2 tbsp

Lemon Wedges

for serving

1 piece

Instructions

1Prepare Baking Dish and Cod5m

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Oil Baking Dish

Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9 x 9-inch ceramic baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom.

Prepare Cod

Place the cod fillets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with oil. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Initial Bake

Bake for 10 minutes.

2Make Crumb Topping5m

Combine Dry Ingredients

In a small bowl, combine the Ritz cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add Butter

Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Set aside.

3Finish Baking12m

Add Liquids

Remove the fish from the oven and pour the white wine and lemon juice directly on the fillets.

Apply Topping

Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere. Don't worry if some crumbs get into the sauce.

Final Bake

Return the pan to the oven for 12 minutes, or until the fillets are just cooked through in the center, depending on thickness.

4Serve

Season and Serve

Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges.