# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets, approximately 6 ounces each
→ Cracker Topping
02 - 1.5 cups Ritz crackers, finely crushed
03 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Flavorings
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Baking
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or extra butter, for greasing
→ To Serve
10 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the cod fillets in a single layer.
02 - Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish, spacing them evenly.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed Ritz crackers, melted unsalted butter, chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until the crumbs are uniformly coated.
05 - Distribute the cracker mixture evenly over each cod fillet, gently pressing to adhere.
06 - Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice over the topped fillets to enhance flavor.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the cod turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the topping is crisp and golden.
08 - Remove from oven and serve immediately accompanied by lemon wedges.
