Baked Cod with Garlic and Herb Ritz Crumbs
Cod is a white, firm, fish that has a mild flavor. This simple to make recipe is company worthy. The fish is baked with a little white wine and lemon-- then topped with crunchy herb and garlic mixture of crunchy Ritz crackers and Japanese Panko Crumbs. This is an easy week night dinner and absolutely delicious.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 4 skinless cod fillets center-cut boneless (6 to 8 ounces each)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs 15 crackers
- 1/3 cup panko Japanese bread flakes
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9x9-inch ceramic baking dish (it should be just big enough to hold the fish) and tilt the dish to coat the bottom with oil. Place the fish fillets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with the oil. Sprinkle the fish with 1½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and bake for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Set aside.
- Remove the fish from the oven and pour the wine and lemon juice directly on the fillets. Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere. (Don't worry if some crumbs get into the sauce!)
- Return the pan to the oven for 12 minutes, until the fillets are just cooked through in the center, depending on the thickness of the fish. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges.
Notes
Recipe source: Ina Garten, "Modern Comfort Food"