Description
Baked Fish with Lemony Herbed Breadcrumbs is a light and elegant dish featuring flaky white fish topped with a bright mixture of lemon, garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Baked until golden and tender, this simple recipe delivers fresh flavor and crisp texture in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh flounder or sole fillets (about 4 thin fillets)
- 1 cup gluten-free Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing pan)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 large garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and half the parsley. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Arrange fish fillets smooth side down in the prepared dish.
- Press breadcrumb mixture evenly onto each fillet, packing gently to adhere.
- Sprinkle remaining parsley over the top.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Pat fish dry before topping to prevent excess moisture.
- Add Parmesan for a richer flavor if not dairy-free.
- Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra crispness.
- Store refrigerated up to 2 days and reheat in oven for best texture.
- Use cod, haddock, or tilapia as alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
