Baked White Fish with Parmesan Crust

Fork-tender, buttery fish topped with a sweet/crunchy coating of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs. There are very few ingredients in this recipe, but flavors and textures are off the hook.

baked white fish with parmesan crust

This combination of flavors and textures in this baked white fish are amazing. The slightly sweet mayo caramelizes and partners perfectly with the salty parmesan cheese, toasted panko, and grassy green onions.

baked white fish with parmesan crust

What type of fish should you use for this baked white fish? This recipe works with any firm-fleshed white fish, including flounder, halibut, cod, tilapia, catfish, striped bass, whitefish, haddock, and scrod.

This baked white fish is easy to make gluten-free. Simply choose gluten-free panko bread crumbs!

baked white fish with parmesan crust
baked white fish with parmesan crust
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Baked White Fish with Parmesan Crust

Robin Miller
Fork-tender, buttery fish topped with a sweet/crunchy coating of mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
 

  • Cooking spray or olive oil for coating the pan
  • 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs, regular or gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 teaspoons chopped green onions
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 firm-fleshed white fish fillets, about 5 to 6 ounces each
  • Chopped fresh parsley for serving

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • In medium bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and green onions. Mix well and set aside.
  • Pat the fish fillets dry and transfer them to the prepared pan. Season the top with salt and black pepper.
  • Top the fillets with the panko mixture and press down gently to create a crust.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until a meat thermometer registers 125 to 130 degrees.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and preheat the broiler.
  • Place the pan under the broiler (about 4 inches from the heat source) and broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the fish is fork-tender.
  • Top the fish fillets with fresh parsley and serve.
Calories: 309kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 99mg, Sodium: 434mg, Potassium: 565mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 133IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2mg

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