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Baked Herb-Crusted Fish Fillet

A delightful Baked Herb-Crusted Fish Fillet recipe that's flavorful and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Herb Crust Ingredients
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup chopped fresh herbs e.g. parsley, dill, or cilantro
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Fish Fillets
  • 4 fillets fish e.g. cod, tilapia, or salmon
For Serving
  • 1 each lemon for squeezing over the fish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry gently with paper towels and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, chopped fresh herbs, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
  4. Evenly distribute the herb mixture over the fish fillets, pressing gently to adhere the crust.
  5. Bake the fish fillets for about 15-20 minutes, or until they become opaque and flake easily with a fork.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets immediately after removing them from the oven.
  7. Allow the fish to rest for a few minutes before serving hot with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze uncooked fillets topped with herb crust for up to 3 months.

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