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Oven-Fried Lemon Garlic Cod

Oven-Fried Lemon Garlic Cod

Oven-Fried Lemon Garlic Cod

Jessica Braider
My family devoured this scrumptious fish. Its crunchy topping and light lemony flavor makes it hard to resist. This is also a great way to use up an opened package of crackers in your pantry.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs. cod filets or use other firm white fish, such as flounder, catfish or tilapia
  • 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise (or use any variety),
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, about 1 tsp.
  • 1 lemon use 1 Tbsp. juice, and cut remaining lemon into wedges for serving
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups crackers (buttery or whole grain), crushed to make 1 cup coarse crumbs

Instructions
 

  • Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the fish on the baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice. Using a pastry brush or the back of a spoon, brush the top and sides of the fish with the mayonnaise mixture, then press the crumbs evenly on top of the fish.
  • Bake it for 15 - 20 minutes, until the crumbs are golden brown and the thickest part of the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve it with the lemon wedges.

Slow Cooker Directions

  • Cut the fillets, if needed, to fit into the slow cooker. Place each piece of fish on an individual square of aluminum foil large enough to fold into a packet. Distribute the mayo mixture, then the crackers, evenly over each piece of fish, then fold the foil around the fish to make a packet. Place the packets in the slow cooker, stacking as needed, then cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or on high for 3 - 4 hours. (Note, the topping will not get as crispy as the oven method but they are still delicious.) (Slow cooker cooking times may varyโ€”Get to know your slow cooker and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.)

Notes

Do Ahead or Delegate: Peel the garlic, juice and slice the lemon, crush the crackers, make and refrigerate the mayonnaise mixture.
Scramble Flavor Booster: Double the garlic and add 1/2 - 1 tsp. lemon zest to the mayonnaise mixture.
Tip: Garlic will keep longer if you store it in an open container (like a bowl) at room temperature. Also, to enhance the health benefits of garlic, if time allows (does that ever happen?!), let it to sit for about 10 minutes after it is crushed/minced before you add it to the pan. This allows its full flavor and the health-promoting allicin compound to form.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (% based upon daily values): Calories 270, Total Fat: 5g, 8%; Saturated Fat: 1g, 5%; Cholesterol: 75mg, 25%; Sodium: 330mg, 14%; Total Carbohydrate: 21g, 7%; Dietary Fiber: 1g, 4%; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 34g
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Keyword 30 Minutes (or less) Meals, All, Company/Entertaining, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Fall, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Kosher, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Main Dish, No Added Sugar, Nut-Free, Slow Cooker, Spring, Summer, Winter
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