# What you'll need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets, skinless and boneless, approximately 6 oz each
02 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Cracker Topping
04 - 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed (about 20 crackers)
05 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ For Baking
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Preparation steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish sufficient to hold the fillets in a single layer.
02 - Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper, then arrange evenly in the baking dish.
03 - Drizzle fresh lemon juice uniformly over the arranged cod fillets.
04 - In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter, chopped parsley, paprika, and garlic powder until evenly moistened.
05 - Spoon the cracker mixture over each fillet, gently pressing to ensure it adheres to the surface.
06 - Bake the fillets for 18 to 20 minutes until the topping is golden and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Serve the baked cod hot, garnished with lemon wedges.
