Ina Garten Baked Cod With Garlic & Herb Ritz Crumbs

Ina Garten’s Baked Cod with Garlic & Herb Ritz Crumbs is made with cod fillets, Ritz cracker crumbs, panko, fresh parsley, garlic, lemon zest, butter, olive oil, white wine, and lemon juice. This delicious Baked Cod recipe creates a flavorful and tender dinner that takes about 25 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

This Baked Cod with Garlic & Herb Ritz Crumbs Recipe Is From Modern Comfort Food Cookbook by Ina Garten

Ingredients Needed:

• Good olive oil
• 4 center-cut boneless, skinless cod fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup Ritz cracker crumbs (15 crackers)
• ⅓ 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
• ¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Lemon wedges, for serving

How To Make Baked Cod With Garlic & Herb Ritz Crumbs?

1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare the baking dish: Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a 9 × 9-inch ceramic baking dish. Tilt the dish to coat the bottom evenly with the oil.
3. Coat the cod fillets: Place the cod fillets in the dish and turn them to coat both sides with oil. Sprinkle the fillets with 1½ teaspoons of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
4. Bake the cod: Bake the fillets for 10 minutes.
5. Make the crumb mixture: In a small bowl, mix the Ritz cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened.
6. Add wine and lemon juice: Remove the fish from the oven and pour the white wine and lemon juice directly over the fillets.
7. Add the crumb topping: Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help it stick. Don’t worry if some crumbs fall into the sauce.
8. Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12 minutes, or until the fillets are just cooked through.
9. Serve: Sprinkle with a bit more salt, serve hot with the pan juices, and garnish with lemon wedges.

Recipe Tips:

• Choose Fresh Cod: Use fresh cod fillets for the best taste and firm texture. Fresh fish cooks better and makes the dish tastier.
• Crush Crackers Well: Crush the Ritz crackers into small pieces for an even crust. Big pieces might fall off while baking.
• Dry the Fish: Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel before adding oil. This helps the crumbs stick better and become crispy.
• Cook Carefully: Watch the baking time. Cod cooks fast, so check it after 12 minutes to avoid drying it out.
• Add Crumbs Last: Make the crumb mix ahead, but only put it on the fish right before baking. This keeps the topping crunchy.

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: First, let the leftover Baked Cod with Garlic & Herb Ritz Crumbs cool to room temperature. Once cooled, place the fish in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: Let the Baked Cod cool completely before placing it in a freezer-safe container. Seal it tightly to prevent freezer burn and freeze for up to 1 month. To thaw, transfer the container to the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cod in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and heat for about 10 minutes or until warmed through. This keeps the fish moist.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

• Calories: 404
• Total Fat: 22.2 g
• Saturated Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg
• Sodium: 1923 mg
• Potassium: 361 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 15.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Sugars: 0.9 g
• Protein: 39.0 g

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