Fish with Cheese and Crackers
Transform your seafood dinner into a comforting, crowd-pleasing masterpiece with this easy and flavorful Fish with Cheese and Crackers recipe. Perfectly seasoned fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock are drizzled with fresh lemon juice and crowned with a rich, savory topping of melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers. Baked to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, this crispy, cheesy crust pairs beautifully with the tender, flaky fish beneath. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining, this dish is quick to prepare, requiring only 10 minutes of prep time. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and serve alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a complete seafood feast that's sure to impress. With its buttery crunch and cheesy goodness, this baked fish recipe is a guaranteed family favorite that delivers both ease and flavor! Keywords: baked fish recipe, fish with cheese, cracker crust fish, easy seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Crackers (such as Ritz or similar, crushed)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold all the fish fillets in a single layer.
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Drizzle lemon juice evenly over the fillets and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed crackers. Mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Spread the cheese and cracker mixture evenly over the top of each fish fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the fish rest for 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.5 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.6 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 553 mg | 184% | |
| Sodium | 5245 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 181.7 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.6 mcg | 173% | |
| Calcium | 1042 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2402 mg | 51% | |
*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.
