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Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe

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This Crispy Parmesan Baked Cod recipe features tender cod fillets topped with a crunchy, buttery Parmesan crust. It’s a simple yet flavorful baked fish dish perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

Fish

  • 4 Cod fillets (approx. 2 pounds)

Topping

  • 35 butter crackers (e.g., Ritz or Club crackers), crushed (approx. 1 ½ cups)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cod.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent the fish from sticking.
  3. Crush Crackers: Place the butter crackers in a zip lock bag and crush them into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or similar tool.
  4. Make Topping Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form the crumb topping.
  5. Coat Cod Fillets: Arrange the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet, then evenly spoon and press the cracker and cheese mixture over the top of each fillet to create a crispy crust.
  6. Bake: Bake the cod in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden and crisp.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and sprinkle fresh parsley over the fillets, if desired, then serve warm.

Notes

  • You can substitute the butter crackers with gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free option.
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or paprika to the topping mixture.
  • Ensure the cod fillets are of similar thickness for even baking.
  • Fish cooks quickly, so check for doneness after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • This recipe can be doubled or halved depending on serving size needs.

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