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A delicious 1-pan dinner idea featuring a piece of crispy baked fish with green beans and a lemon wedge.

Cracker-Crusted Cod with Green Beans

This recipe offers a simple and delicious way to prepare cod and green beans, perfect for busy weeknights. It's designed to be easy for beginners and delivers a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 serving(s)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 2 lb. green beans trimmed
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil plus more for the baking sheet
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
For the Cod
  • 15 butter crackers such as Ritz, finely crushed (about 1/2 cup crumbs)
  • 3 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. dijon mustard
  • 6 skinless cod fillets 5- to 6-ounce
For Serving
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • lemon wedges

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Shallow bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

  1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450˚F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Toss the green beans, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper on one baking sheet. Brush some olive oil on the second baking sheet.
  2. Roast the green beans on the lower oven rack until starting to brown and soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the garlic and toss. Continue roasting until the garlic is soft and the green beans are lightly charred, 15 to 20 more minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the cracker crumbs, parmesan, paprika, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a shallow bowl, tossing to coat the crumbs with oil. Stir the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl. Lay the fish on the oiled baking sheet. Spread the mayonnaise mixture over the fish, then press the fish into the crumbs to coat. Press any remaining crumbs onto the fish once they are all coated. Return the fish to the baking sheet, crumb-side up.
  4. Roast the fish on the upper oven rack until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until the crumbs are browned and crisp, about 2 more minutes. Serve the fish with the green beans. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

This recipe is designed to be straightforward and forgiving, making it ideal for home cooks of all skill levels. The combination of crispy cracker crumbs and tender cod creates a delightful texture and flavor contrast.

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