baked breaded fish fillets

Recipe by
Cosette Khoryati
Beirut

This is a dish that I make often because it's tasty, easy and doesn't leave my house smelling like oil for 2 days!!

yield 2 -3
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For baked breaded fish fillets

  • 2 lb
    white fish fillets
  • 1 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    herbs of choice (i prefer thyme or oregano)
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder (or more to taste)
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika, cayenne pepper, allspice, white pepper, or other dried herbs (optional)
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make baked breaded fish fillets

  • 1
    -Preheat oven to 500°F. (400°F or more) -Grease a shallow baking dish (enough to hold all fish without overcrowding). -Pat dry the fish fillets with kitchen paper. -Season the fillets with salt and pepper to taste (do not over do it because the coating is seasoned as well) -In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients (breadcrumbs + seasoning + herbs + cheese) -In another bowl, mix the melted butter with the lemon juice. -Dip the fish fillets in the butter/lemon mixture then in the breadcrumbs mixture. -Place fillets in a greased baking pan. -Bake uncovered at 500°F for 10-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (depends on fish type and thickness) **I like to drizzle some olive oil or put few butter nobs on the fillets before baking them, so that the breadcrumbs become crispier and more golden. **Don't expect the same color and crispiness of deep fried fish, but it is a really good and tasty alternative. My family loves it.
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