Easy Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping
Flaky cod bakes under a crisp, buttery cracker crust with lemon, garlic, and parsley. A quick weeknight dinner with big flavor.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb cod fillets cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup buttery round crackers, crushed
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional, for tang
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for the pan
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a baking dish with the olive oil.
- Pat the cod dry and place in the dish. Drizzle with lemon juice, then season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Combine crushed crackers, melted butter, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and Dijon in a bowl until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Press the buttery crumb mixture onto the tops of the cod pieces, dividing evenly.
- Bake until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F, about 12–15 minutes depending on thickness.
- Broil 1–2 minutes to brown the topping, watching closely. Rest 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variation: Mix 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan into the crumbs, or swap half the crackers for panko for extra crunch. Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat at 325°F until warmed and crisped.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.