Crispy Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce
Crispy Baked Fish with Lemon Herb Sauce is a delightful dish that perfectly balances flaky fish fillets with a crunchy panko coating, all enhanced by a zesty lemon herb sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is not only healthy but also bursting with fresh flavors, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Serve it up and watch as it wows your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the fish fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice.
- Dip each fillet in the lemon mixture then coat with panko. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- For the sauce, mix olive oil, lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over baked fish before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg