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Crispy Lemon Baked Fish

Crispy lemon-baked white fish topped with an herbed panko crust. Quick to prepare, baked until flaky and finished under the broiler for a golden, crisp topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Oven
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 cuppanko breadcrumbs
  • 1-2 Tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 teaspoonslemon zest
  • 1/2 cupchopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 Tablespoonfresh dill
  • 1 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 4 mediumwhite fish fillets skinless(or 8 small firm white fish fillets)
  • 2-3 Tablespoonslemon juice plus lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Position two racks: one in the middle and one in the upper-middle (you will use the upper-middle for broiling later).
  • In a bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1–2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, and 1 teaspoon Kosher salt. Stir until the breadcrumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange 4 medium white fish fillets, skinless (or 8 small firm white fish fillets) in a single layer on the prepared sheet, leaving space between fillets.
  • Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each fillet and gently press the crumbs onto the fish so they adhere.
  • Drizzle 2–3 Tablespoons lemon juice evenly over the breadcrumb-topped fillets.
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle oven rack and bake for about 12–15 minutes, until the fish is opaque through the center and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Switch the oven to broil. Move the baking sheet to the upper-middle rack and broil about 1 minute, watching closely, until the breadcrumbs are browned and crisp.
  • Remove from oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

1/2 cup mayo
1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1 Tablespoon chopped dill or parsley
1-3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste