Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

This breadcrumb crusted baked fish fillets are really simple, easy and effortless! Breadcrumbs, fragrant Parmesan, fresh herbs add tons of flavor. The best part is it gets baked for just 15 minutes in the oven and you have a delicious healthy meal all good to go.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish FIllets

I don’t do much fish at home.  Do you ? As a kids I grew up with fish almost thrice a week. Simple pan fried fish, some times a curry or even fish cakes.

My mom worked on a system that kept her organized and we as kids knew what to expect. For example we had fish at home three times a week which was Mon, Wed and Thurs, Then we had  vegetarian meals twice a week which was Tuesday and Friday and meat the other two days. Our vegetarian meals usually would be a lot of lentils, beans and we loved it very much.

I usually start the week with fish and I do it only once a week. I think it’s mostly because I have to rely on frozen fish here. We do get fresh but it’s not as affordable as it should be honestly.

Anyway, I love fish. And I love keeping fish simple. Like this one Breadcrumb crusted. It’s got Parmesan and onion, garlic herbs.. You going to love it.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

 Lets talk Ingredients and Substitutes 

• Fish – Use a fleshy fish that  you will enjoy under all the delicious crispy topping. I use either Sea Bass or Thilapia because that’s what I get here. If you get fresh it’s always the best. If you have to rely on frozen like me then thaw the fish well before you cook it so it cooks evenly. I prefer to thaw in the fridge over night but fish thaws really fast so a quick dip in the water for 15 minutes works great too!
• Breadcrumbs – I always use fresh breadcrumbs for this – makes it really nice and tender, plus you have to use less oil. The best is of course left over stale bread. If you don’t have stale bread just place it in the freeze for two minutes before you pulse it in the food processor. It won’t become mush.
• Cheese – Parmesan really adds a nice nutty taste and is not so cheesy. I like cheddar but by all means add a cheese that you love!
• Onion and garlic – I do love onion in this topping. It adds a nice texture, bite as well as it’s very good for you. Garlic does what it always does best – adds so much flavor. However, you may choose to omit these too or substitute it with onion and garlic powder.
• Lemon Juice – NO it does not make the fish lemony but it does take away any fishy smells (if any) And helps bring all the flavors together beautifully.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

What do you serve baked fish with?

So much to serve with this dish. As you can see today I made some roasted carrots and cauliflower with a side of Focaccia bread. Some times I make Mashed Potatoes or my Lemon Dill Potatoes. If I choose to do rice I make my Rice Pilaf with fruit and nuts.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Recipe – Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Tools

• Baking Tray
• Baking Foil
• Bowl
• Spatula

Ingredients

• Fish Fillet – 3 pieces (Sea bass or Thilapia)
• Onion – 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
• Garlic – 1 small  minced
• Cilantro or Parsley – 1/4 cup chopped
• Fresh Bread crumbs – 1 cup
• Parmesan Cheese – 2 tbsp grated
• Cheddar Cheese – 1/4 cup grated
• Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
• Olive oil – 4 tbsp
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Method:

Prepare

• Preheat the oven at 190 C / 380 F
• Clean, wash and pat dry the fish fillets.
• Place the fish in a baking tray lined with foil for easy clean up.
• Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice – set aside.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Cook onions

• I prefer to cook the onions and garlic before I add it to the bowl but you are welcome to add it raw if desired.
• Add 1 tbsp cooking oil to a saute pan and cook the onions and garlic for just two minutes on medium heat until translucent

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Prepare breadcrumb mix

• In a bowl – add onion, garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Cheddar, salt and pepper.
• Stir well to combine.
• Add remaining olive oil.
• Mix until the olive oil evenly coats the breadcrumbs and looks crumbly (not too wet nor too dry)

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Bake the fish fillets

• Divide the breadcrumb mixture approximately between the fillets (approximately 1/2 cup for each)
• Spread the breadcrumbs over the fillets
• Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the fish is flaky when touched with a fork.
• Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before you transfer to a platter.
• To transfer to a platter – just use a large flat spatula.

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Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

This breadcrumb crusted baked fish fillets are really simple, easy and effortless! breadcrumbs, fragrant Parmesan, fresh herbs add tons of flavor. The best part is it gets baked for just 15 minutes in the oven and you have a delicious healthy meal all good to go. 

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Course Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Total Time 19 minutes

Servings 4 Fillets

Calories 250 kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients

• Fish Fillet - 3 pieces Sea bass or Thilapia 
• Onion - 1/4 cup finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 small  minced
• Cilantro or Parsley - 1/4 cup chopped
• Fresh Breadcrumbs - 1 cup 
• Parmesan Cheese - 2 tbsp grated
• Cheddar Cheese - 1/4 cup grated
• Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp 
• Olive oil - 4 tbsp 
• Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions

Prepare

1. Preheat the oven at 190 C / 380 F
2. Clean, wash and pat dry the fish fillets.
3. Place the fish in a baking tray lined with foil for easy clean up. 
4. Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and lemon juice - set aside.

Cook onions

1. I prefer to cook the onions and garlic before I add it to the bowl but you are welcome to add it raw if desired. 
2. Add 1 tbsp cooking oil to a saute pan and cook the onions and garlic for just two minutes on medium heat until translucent

Prepare breadcrumb mix

1. In a bowl - add onion, garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Cheddar, salt and pepper.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Add remaining olive oil.
4. Mix until the olive oil evenly coats the breadcrumbs and looks crumbly (not too wet nor too dry)

Bake the fish fillets

1. Divide the breadcrumb mixture approximately between the fillets 
2. Spread the breadcrumbs over the fillets (approx 1/2 cup for each)
3. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the fish is flaky when touched with a fork.
4. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before you transfer to a platter.
5. To transfer to a platter - just use a large flat spatula.

Nutrition Facts

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish Fillets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 14g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 470mg 20%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Breadcrumb Crusted Baked Fish FIllets

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