Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs

• 4 cod fillets, about 6 oz each, 1 inch thick
• ½ tsp kosher salt
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  Instead of salt

  • Table salt or fine sea salt: About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher. The same saltiness when measured this way.
  • Salt by weight: 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher. The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.

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• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
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  Instead of mayonnaise

  • Plain Greek yogurt: The same amount. Tangier and lighter; a bit looser.
  • Egg-free (vegan) mayo: The same amount. Very close.
  • Sour cream: The same amount. Tangier and less rich.

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• Crumb topping
• ¾ cup panko
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  Instead of breadcrumbs

  • Panko and dry breadcrumbs: The same amount, either way. Panko is lighter and crunchier; fine crumbs make a denser, more even coating and a firmer binder.
  • Crushed crackers or cornflakes: The same amount. Crackers are saltier (cut other salt); cornflakes are extra crunchy and slightly sweet.
  • Rolled or quick oats: The same amount. A moist, tender binder; they don't crisp like crumbs.

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• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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  Instead of butter

  • Salted butter: The same amount, with about ¼ tsp less salt per stick (½ cup) elsewhere in the recipe. Nothing noticeable once you cut the salt.
  • Plant-based butter sticks: The same amount. The closest swap.
  • Refined coconut oil: The same amount: solid when the butter is soft or cold, melted when it is melted. It is all fat, so bakes are a bit more tender and rich, with no butter flavor.

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• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
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  Instead of garlic

  • Garlic powder: ⅛ tsp for each clove. Mellower and sweeter, with no bite.
  • Jarred minced garlic: ½ tsp for each clove. Milder and slightly sour from the preserving liquid.

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• 2 tsp lemon zest
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  Instead of citrus zest

  • Another citrus zest: The same amount. A different citrus aroma; any of them brightens a dish.
  • Dried citrus peel: 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp fresh zest. Milder and a little bitter.
  • Lemon or orange extract: About ¼ tsp extract for each 1 tsp zest, to taste. Strong citrus flavor, no texture.

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• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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  Instead of parsley

  • Dried parsley: 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp chopped fresh (a third as much). Very mild; it adds color more than flavor.
  • Cilantro: The same amount. Stronger and citrusy; suits Mexican and Asian dishes.
  • Celery leaves or chervil: The same amount. Celery leaves are peppery and grassy; chervil is mild with a hint of anise.

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• 2 tbsp parmesan, finely grated (optional)
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  Instead of parmesan

  • Pecorino Romano: The same amount. Sharper and saltier (it is made from sheep's milk), so go easy on other salt.
  • Grana Padano: The same amount. Milder and a little softer, very close otherwise.
  • Nutritional yeast: 2 tbsp for each ¼ cup grated parmesan. Nutty and cheesy, but it doesn't melt or brown.

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• 1 pinch kosher salt
  Swaps for kosher salt

  Instead of salt

  • Table salt or fine sea salt: About half as much as Diamond Crystal kosher, about ¾ as much as Morton kosher. The same saltiness when measured this way.
  • Salt by weight: 1 tsp is about 6 grams of table salt, 5 grams of Morton kosher, 3 grams of Diamond Crystal kosher. The most reliable way to swap, especially in baking and brines.

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• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking for a crowd? Pans, timing and salt for 12 to 50.

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Cook to 145°F inside (check with a thermometer).