Baked Cod w/Garlic Panko Crumbs
Tender cod fillets are baked to perfection under a crunchy, buttery topping with hints of garlic, herbs, and a touch of citrus. The blend of crisp panko and crushed crackers gives each bite a light, golden finish that melts in your mouth while still delivering that satisfying crunch. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that brings together familiar comfort and fresh, zesty flavor perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
4 center cut boneless, skinless cod fillets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup of Ritz crackers and ½ cup of panko
2 tablespoons of minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons of minced garlic cloves (2 cloves)
1 teaspoon of grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup of dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio
2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges for serving
Steps
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 9x9 inch baking dish
Place the fish fillets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with oil
Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and bake for 10 minutes
In a food processor add the Ritz crackers until finely ground
Combine cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of salt
Add the melted butter to the crumb mixture and set aside
Remove the fish from the oven and pour the wine and lemon juice directly on the fillets
Pat the crumbs evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere
Return the pan to the oven for 12 minutes until the fish is cooked through the center
Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges.