Baked Cod With Crunchy Lemon Herb Topping Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Cod With Crunchy Lemon Herb Topping

• Ritz Crackers
• Herbs
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• Garlic Cloves
• Lemon Zest
• Lemon Juice
• Cod Fish Fillets
• Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Lemon Wedge

How to Make Baked Cod With Crunchy Lemon Herb Topping

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and adjust the oven rack to the middle position.
2. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup crushed low-fat crackers, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or basil, 1 clove minced garlic, the zest and juice of 1 lemon.
5. Season 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets generously with salt and pepper.
6. Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about ½ inch between each.
7. Brush the tops and sides of the fish with the mayonnaise mixture, then firmly press the cracker crumbs onto the mayonnaise.
8. Bake for 8-15 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork. If the crumbs brown too quickly before the fish is cooked, loosely tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil.
9. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.