Description
Baked Fresh Cod with Ritz Cracker Gremolata Crumbs is a quick and delicious seafood dish that brings a gourmet touch to your dining table. This recipe features tender cod fillets topped with a zesty gremolata made from crushed Ritz crackers, fresh herbs, and lemon zest, resulting in a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the moist fish. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be served alongside a variety of sides such as steamed vegetables, rice pilaf, or a fresh salad. With its flavorful profile and easy preparation, Baked Fresh Cod is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh cod fillets
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season the cod fillets with salt on both sides. In a baking dish, combine olive oil, lemon juice, white wine, and salt; whisk until well blended. Add crushed garlic and stir.
- Coat the cod fillets in the mixture and place them in the dish.
- For the gremolata crumbs, mix crushed Ritz crackers with lemon zest, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and toss until moistened.
- Spread the crumb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the crumbs are golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 ounces of baked cod with gremolata crumbs
- Calories: 358
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg