Tender baked cod topped with a buttery, golden Ritz cracker crust—simple, comforting, and flavorful.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets (6 ounces each)
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Topping
04 - 1 sleeve (approximately 30) Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups crumbs)
05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ To Finish
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer.
02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Arrange fillets in the baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, melted butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, and garlic powder. Mix until crumbs are evenly moistened and clump together.
04 - Evenly spoon the cracker mixture over each cod fillet, gently pressing to adhere and cover the surface.
05 - Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the fillets evenly.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until cod flakes easily with a fork and topping is golden brown.
07 - Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
