Best 6 Ritz Cracker Breading For Fish Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Ritz cracker-breaded fish recipes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a symphony of crispy Ritz cracker crumbs encasing tender fish fillets, resulting in a golden-brown exterior and a moist, flaky interior. These recipes encompass a range of culinary styles, from classic Southern comfort food to modern fusion dishes, ensuring there's something for every palate. Whether you prefer a simple pan-fried fish or a more elaborate baked version, our collection of recipes provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process. Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and techniques featured in these Ritz cracker-breaded fish recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED COD WITH RITZ CRACKER TOPPING



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Baked white fish, such as cod, haddock, scrod, hake or bass, baked with a buttery Ritz cracker crust.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Budget     Quick and Easy     Cod     Fish     Haddock     New England

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds skinless cod fillets
Salt
1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (about 34 crackers)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
Lemon and parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare oven, baking pan, fish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a small baking pan or casserole pan with butter or a little oil. Rinse off the fish fillets with cold water, pat dry. Use long nose pliers to remove any pin bones from the fillets.
  • Place fillets in bottom of dish: If you want, cut the fillets into large serving pieces. Place the fillets at the bottom of the pan, sprinkle with salt.
  • Top fish with Ritz Cracker butter mixture: Melt the butter. Crush the Ritz crackers and place in a bowl; they should look like coarse breadcrumbs. Mix the melted butter with the breadcrumbs. Pack the crumb mixture over the top and sides of the fish fillets.
  • Bake: Place in the 350°F oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily. (Thin fillets may take less time, very thick fillets may take longer.) Serve: Serve the fish with lemon and parsley. Links: Baked Fish with Pine Nut, Parmesan and Basil Crust - from Kayln's Kitchen

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 386 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize Serves 4-6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SUPER EASY RITZ CRACKER BREADING



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Make and share this Super Easy Ritz Cracker Breading recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeMom

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups finely crushed Ritz crackers
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
4 eggs

Steps:

  • Crush Ritz crackers.
  • Mix in pepper.
  • Dip food item of choice into egg then into Ritz cracker mix.
  • Fry in 350°F oil until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 140.1, Carbohydrate 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 12.6

RITZ FITZ (OVEN-FRIED FISH FILLETS)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2/3 cup crushed crackers (I use Ritz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1-ounce)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound sole, scrod, perch or other mild-tasting fish fillets
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a 9 by 13-inch pan in the oven. While it melts, combine everything else except the fish in a pie pan. Dip the fish around in the melted butter, dip each piece in the crumb mixture, and return it to the baking pan. Bake the fillets for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the fish flakes with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges, and good luck to you.

BAKED COD WITH GARLIC AND HERB RITZ CRUMBS



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Good olive oil
4 center-cut boneless, skinless cod fillets (6 to 8 ounces each)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs (15 crackers; see Cook's Note)
1/3 cup panko (Japanese bread flakes)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 9 x 9-inch ceramic baking dish (it should be just big enough to hold the fish) and tilt the dish to coat the bottom with oil. Place the fish fillets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with the oil. Sprinkle the fish with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cracker crumbs, panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Set aside.
  • Remove the fish from the oven and pour the wine and lemon juice directly on the fillets. Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the fillets, pressing gently to help them adhere. (Don't worry if some crumbs get into the sauce!)
  • Return the pan to the oven for 12 minutes, until the fillets are just cooked through in the center, depending on the thickness of the fish. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges.

BAKED COD WITH BUTTERY CRACKER TOPPING



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Baked, stuffed fish is an old-school restaurant staple in New England; covered in lemony, butter-soaked cracker crumbs, it's a wonderful way to eat mild white fish like cod or haddock. The dish has a long history and relies on two ingredients New Englanders have in abundance: fresh seafood and crackers, which are descended from sailors' hardtack. Fannie Farmer's 1896 "Boston Cooking-School Cook Book" has a recipe for cracker-stuffed halibut, seasoned with butter, salt, pepper and onion juice. Some modern versions use saltines, others use butter crackers like Ritz, and many enrich the crackers with crab meat. This recipe is an easy weeknight variation: Instead of rolling the fish up around the stuffing, which requires long, thin filets, it is generously covered in the stuffing and roasted until the cracker topping is toasted and the fish flakes.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     easy, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces butter-flavored crackers, such as Ritz (about 1½ sleeves; 1½ cups crushed)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, zest and juice, plus more lemon wedges for serving
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 (6- to 8-ounce) fillets of cod, haddock, halibut or other white fish
Coarse kosher salt and black pepper
Sweet paprika, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the crackers in a medium bowl and use your hand to crush them until they are finely crushed. (Some coarser bits are OK.) Add 4 tablespoons of the melted butter, the chives, parsley, lemon zest and onion and garlic powders, and stir to evenly combine, making sure to moisten all the crumbs.
  • Put the fish fillets in a large, ovenproof skillet. Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over the fish and turn to coat. Season the fish on all sides with salt and pepper. Mound the cracker mixture on top of the fish, covering it. (Some cracker crumbs will fall off the fish.)
  • Roast in the oven for 10 to 16 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Plan for about 10 minutes per inch; the fish should flake easily, and the juices should be bubbly around the edges. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top. Sprinkle with paprika, and serve with extra lemon wedges on the side.

AWESOME RITZ FISH



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My brother is a fisherman and gave me this recipe. It's so easy and has a wonderful crunchy topping.

Provided by Lesli MomOf2

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 fish fillets (grouper, snapper, etc)
32 Ritz crackers (1 sleeve)
1/2 cup butter (softened)

Steps:

  • Wash fish filets and pat dry.
  • Lay filets in a 9x13" baking dish. Set aside.
  • Put Ritz crackers in a gallon size baggie and crush the crackers to a fine crumble.
  • Add butter to the Ritz and mix well.
  • Spread the Ritz mix over the top of all the filets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes (depending on the thickness of your fish).
  • Test doneness by sticking a fork in the fish and twisting. The fish should be flakey and the Ritz crackers should be nicely browned.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.3, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 575.9, Carbohydrate 16.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 43.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, firm fish fillets or steaks for best results.
  • Choose a light and flaky fish, such as cod, tilapia, or flounder.
  • Make sure the fish is completely dry before breading.
  • Use a shallow dish for dredging the fish in the flour mixture.
  • Shake off any excess flour before dipping the fish in the egg wash.
  • Coat the fish evenly in the Ritz cracker crumbs, pressing them on gently.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat before adding the fish.
  • Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Ritz cracker breading is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and texture to your fish. It's a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. You can also use this breading on chicken or pork. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly. With its crispy, flavorful coating and tender, flaky interior, Ritz cracker-breaded fish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy way to cook fish, give this recipe a try.

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