Baked Cod with Ritz Crackers

plate of cracker crusted cod garnished with parsley and lemon slices

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5 from 2 votes

You'll love this buttery New England baked cod! It'll be ready in 25 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Mamma C

Ingredients

1 pound fresh cod
10 Ritz crackers (1 ounce - or Townhouse crackers)
½ teaspoon smoked paprika (or try ¾ teaspoon regular paprika; see notes)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons salted butter
¼ lemon (to squeeze lemon juice on the fish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease it with cooking spray.
Rub your thumbs along the fish to feel for any bones to remove. Pat the cod dry with paper towels, cut it into serving portions, and place the cod on your baking pan. Wash your hands well.
Place the crackers in a small mixing bowl and crush them with the bottom of a glass. Stir in the smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt.
Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and cover it with wax paper. Melt the butter in the microwave (mine takes 30 seconds on high.)
Drizzle half of the melted butter on the cod pieces. Top each piece of cod with the cracker mixture, covering as much of the fish's surface as you can. Drizzle the rest of the melted butter over the crumb topping.
Bake the cod on the center rack of the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the inside is not shiny, and the fish can easily be flaked with a fork. The cracker topping should be browned and crispy.
Squeeze on lemon juice and serve immediately. Add extra salt if needed.
Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Notes

You can use this recipe for any sturdy white fish, such as haddock, pollack, halibut or orange roughy.

Smoked paprika provides a nice kick of flavor and works better here than regular paprika. If you only have regular paprika, you'll need to add ¾ teaspoon. If you use unsalted butter, you'll need to add more salt.

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