American · Dinner

Baked Fish with Crumb Topping

White fish fillets topped with buttered breadcrumbs, lemon and parsley and baked until crisp on top. Four servings in 25 minutes.

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Baked Fish with Crumb Topping, an American dinner recipe — oven baked crumbed fish

Photograph credit: Fish Crumb Fry by Charles Haynes · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Flickr · this resized copy is shared under the same licence

Build the Meal Around Baked Fish with Crumb Topping

  • Peas
  • Oven chips
  • Tartare sauce
  • Green salad

How to Make Baked Fish with Crumb Topping

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F (180°C / 355°F fan). Line a tray with baking paper.

  2. Pat the fish dry, lay it on the tray and season with the salt. Brush the top of each fillet with the mustard.

  3. Mix the crumbs with the butter, lemon juice, parsley and garlic powder. Press onto the fish.

  4. Bake for 15 minutes until the fish flakes and the topping is golden.

Notes From the Method

Press the crumbs on firmly so they stay in place.

Thin fillets need only 10 minutes.

For a deeper colour, grill for the last minute.

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 180°C for 10 minutes. Best eaten fresh.

Common Questions

How long does Baked Fish with Crumb Topping take to make?

About 25 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Baked Fish with Crumb Topping?

Press the crumbs on firmly so they stay in place. Thin fillets need only 10 minutes. For a deeper colour, grill for the last minute.

What should I serve with Baked Fish with Crumb Topping?

Peas; Oven chips; Tartare sauce; Green salad.

How should Baked Fish with Crumb Topping be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat at 180°C for 10 minutes. Best eaten fresh.

Is Baked Fish with Crumb Topping suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is low-carb and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Baked Fish with Crumb Topping?

About 254 kcal per serving, with 29 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Baked Fish with Crumb Topping Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

254Calories
29gProtein
12gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
1gSugar
540mgSodium

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