Crispy Buttery Baked Cod: A 35-Minute Restaurant-Style Dinner

Perfect Ten Baked Cod: Restaurant-Worthy Weeknight Dinner

Start your dinner tonight with this easy, flavorful baked cod topped with a rich buttery cracker crust and brightened by white wine and fresh lemon juice.

Prep Time:
10 minutes |
Cook Time:
25 minutes |
Total Time:
35 minutes |
Servings:
4 servings |
Rating:
4.6/5 (1227 reviews)

Why This Baked Cod Recipe Works

• Simple Ingredients: Pantry staples like butter, crackers, white wine, and lemon shine in the spotlight.
• Quick Prep: Just 10 minutes to assemble—a dream for busy weeknights.
• Restaurant-Quality: Crispy topping meets tender fish for an elevated dinner at home.

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets, patted dry
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 cup buttery cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve, crushed)
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
2. Place cod fillets in the prepared dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons of butter. Stir in white wine and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
4. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the cod, ensuring each fillet gets a touch of that delicious sauce.
5. In a bowl, combine cracker crumbs with any remaining butter bits from the pan. Sprinkle the mixture evenly atop the cod fillets.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden brown.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition Information

• Calories: 280 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 9 g
• Protein: 21 g
• Fat: 16 g (8 g saturated)
• Cholesterol: 72 mg
• Sodium: 282 mg
• Sugar: 1 g

Chef’s Tips & Variations

• Tip: Let the fish sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking—it cooks more evenly.
• Variation: Swap crackers for panko breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan for extra crunch.
• Story: My grandmother used to top her fish with leftover cracker crumbs—such a simple trick for big flavor!

Enjoy this baked cod tonight for a fuss-free, crowd-pleasing dinner that tastes like it came straight from a fine dining kitchen.

Recipe courtesy: Allrecipes