Description
Crispy Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce is a delightful dish that elevates weeknight dinners to a gourmet experience. Featuring succulent fish fillets coated in crunchy panko breadcrumbs and drizzled with a vibrant lemon herb sauce, this recipe is both simple and impressive. Perfect for family meals or gatherings, it captures the essence of fresh flavors and effortless cooking. Enjoy this restaurant-quality meal in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, and half of the panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle over both sides of the fish.
- Dip each fillet in olive oil then coat with the remaining panko breadcrumbs, placing them in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Combine garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl for the sauce.
- Drizzle sauce over baked fish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fish varieties like salmon or haddock for varied flavors. Enhance the sauce by adding capers or a splash of white wine.