BAKED BREADED FISH FILLETS

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Provided by Cosette Khoryati

Categories Fish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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.