Awesome Ritz Fish
Elevate your dinner game with this irresistibly crispy and buttery "Awesome Ritz Fish" recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish features tender white fish fillets—like cod or tilapia—coated in a golden, savory crust made from crushed Ritz crackers, grated parmesan cheese, and a blend of aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. A generous drizzle of melted butter adds richness, while baking ensures a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture with a crispy exterior. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser that's both elegant and simple to prepare. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for a zesty finish, and enjoy a restaurant-quality seafood dish at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1.5 cups Ritz crackers
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
- 1 for greasing cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
Place the Ritz crackers in a food processor and pulse until they form fine crumbs. Alternatively, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
In a medium bowl, mix the crushed Ritz crackers with the grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave. Set aside to cool slightly.
Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet generously with melted butter on all sides.
Coat each buttered fish fillet with the Ritz cracker mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even and thick coating. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the coated fillets for extra richness.
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the Awesome Ritz Fish immediately with lemon wedges on the side for a burst of freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.4 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
