Best 7 Crispy Baked Fish Recipes

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Crispy Baked Fish: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors and Textures

Indulge in the culinary delight of crispy baked fish, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This versatile dish, presented in three enticing variations, offers a perfect balance of crispy exteriors and tender, flaky interiors, complemented by a medley of aromatic herbs and zesty spices. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind achieving the perfect crispy crust, while delving into the nuances of each recipe. From the classic lemon pepper to the bold Cajun and the piquant Mexican flavors, these crispy baked fish recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TARTAR SAUCE



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Charming fish shacks and salty sea air aren't a weeknight possibility for most of us, but thankfully, this recipe is. It features a clever technique from recipe developer Molly Kreuger: Creamy tartar sauce is spread on the fish to add flavor, keep the fillets moist during cooking and help the bread crumbs adhere to the fish. (Feel free to use your favorite tartar sauce in place of the one below.) The fish is baked until nearly cooked through, then broiled to toast the breadcrumb topping. The end result is crispy, creamy, tangy and moist, all of which is achieved without having to deal with a big pot of oil. Eat with more tartar sauce and a squeeze of lemon.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
5 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped pickles (such as cornichons or half sour)
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon, dill or parsley
1 teaspoon Worcestershire or soy sauce
1 small garlic clove
1 large lemon
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
4 (6-ounce) thick white fish fillets, such as halibut or cod (skin on or off)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees and set a rack in the upper part. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, capers, pickles, herbs and Worcestershire sauce. Using a Microplane, finely grate the garlic into the bowl, then grate in the zest of the lemon. (Hold onto the lemon; you'll use the juice later.) Stir to combine and season the tartar sauce to taste with salt and lots of pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the panko and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pat the fish dry on all sides and season lightly all over with salt and pepper. Transfer to a lightly greased or foil-lined sheet pan. Coat the top with a thin layer of the tartar sauce (a scant tablespoon per fillet). Sprinkle the panko evenly on top (about 2 tablespoons per fillet), pressing gently to adhere.
  • Bake the fish on the top rack until almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes for fillets between ½- and ¾-inch-thick (though you should check earlier, if using a thinner fish). An instant-read thermometer should read somewhere between 125 and 130 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the fish.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon juice from the lemon to the tartar sauce and cut the remaining lemon into 4 wedges for serving.
  • When the fish is nearly cooked through, switch the oven to broil. Broil the fish on the top rack until the bread crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily and registers 140 degrees in the thickest part, 2 to 3 minutes. Eat with a spoonful of tartar sauce, more black pepper and a squeeze of lemon. (Any extra tartar sauce will keep for up to a week in the fridge.)

YUMMY CRISPY BAKED FISH



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Easy and healthier way to get crispy tasty fish. NOTE: you MUST use the right pan! Please be sure to use a broiler pan so the breading gets hot air on the bottom too and isn't soggy on the bottom when you go to turn it. OR use a cooling rack on a cookie sheet. Do not use a pan with sides as that will steam the fish, not make it crispy. I have never had the breading fall off using the correct methods. If you don't care for cornmeal use panko. I have used mostly mild whitefish like catfish or tilapia with great results. Don't be scared by the number of ingredients-it is mostly spices and herbs. Please adjust the spices, especially salt, to your taste. I have tried to post a balanced blend here but feel free to adjust mild, spicy, lower sodium etc...

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb other mild white fish
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup cornmeal or 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, adjust to your taste
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Mix milk, vinegar and mustard and let set for 15 minutes. This will make a mustardy, buttermilky dressing to coat the fish.
  • In a separate bowl mix cornmeal or panko with all the seasonings.
  • Dip fish fillets in the milk mixture and then in the dry mixture.
  • Spray broiling pan with cooking spray or brush with a little olive oil.
  • Place fillets on prepared pan and place pan under broiler 4 inches from heat.
  • Broil for 4 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Thicker filets will take longer. This timing is for tilapia)
  • Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

COOKING LIGHT'S EASY & CRISPY BAKED FISH FILLETS



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From Cooking Light Magazine. This is a healthy and delicoius recipe that bakes a moist and tenderv fish with a crispy outside. You won't even miss the fat! Haddock, cod, or tilapia would make good substitutes for the grouper but you can try it with any fish you like or have on hand. Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of the fish.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs grouper or 1 1/2 lbs other white fish fillets
cooking spray
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Place fish in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine lime juice, mayonnaise, onion powder, and pepper in a small bowl, and spread over fish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; drizzle with butter. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 75.8, Sodium 250.8, Carbohydrate 10.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.1, Protein 35

CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TROPICAL SALSA



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Want your family to eat more fish? Bake fish and top it with an enticing fruit salsa.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 lb orange roughy or other white fish fillets
1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
1 mango or papaya, cut lengthwise in half, pitted and chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven.
  • In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix, cornmeal, chili powder and salt. Dip fish fillets into egg, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 10 minutes. Turn fish; bake about 15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in glass or plastic bowl, mix all fruit salsa ingredients. Serve salsa with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

OVEN BAKED CRISPY FISH



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A quick healthy meal perfect for the weekdays. Cut the fish into strips to present as "fish sticks" for the kids, or use whole fillets.

Provided by AniSarit

Categories     Whitefish

Time 20m

Yield 12 fish sticks, 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 fish fillets (tilapia, whiting, etc.)
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons coriander (parsley can easily substitute)
1 cup lemon juice
2 cups corn flake crumbs (toast crumbs or breadcrumbs can substitute)
Pam cooking spray
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Marinade fish fillets in lemon juice and 1 tsp of garlic powder as well as a little salt for around 10 minute.
  • Combine mayonnaise, mustard, and the remaining 1 tsp of garlic powder.
  • In a second container, combine the cornflake crumbs and coriander.
  • Remove fillets from marinade, and spread on them the mayo/mustard, and then coat them completely with the cornflake mixture.
  • Place them in an oven safe dish that's been sprayed with Pam or other cooking spray.
  • Spray more Pam on top of the fish (this will make the fish crust crispy), and bake in the oven at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY ALMOND BAKED FISH



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Adapted from Johanna Burkhard's 400 Best Comfort Food Recipes (one of my all-time favourite cookbooks). This is a very versatile recipe. You can use whatever fish fillets you choose - halibut and tilapia have worked well. You can also vary the seasonings.

Provided by Lille

Categories     High Protein

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (either panko or fresh crumbs)
1/3 cup blanched slivered almond
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon orange zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lb fish fillet
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • In a food processor, combine bread crumbs, almonds, garlic, herbs and zest. Pulse until almonds are finely chopped.
  • Combine melted butter and olive oil in a small bowl.
  • Wrap fish in paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Arrange fish fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with melted butter and olive oil mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumb mixture over fish and pat lightly. Drizzle remaining butter/oil over fish fillets.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until flakes flakes with a fork.
  • Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

CRISPY BAKED FISH WITH TROPICAL SALSA



Crispy Baked Fish with Tropical Salsa image

Want your family to eat more fish? Bake fish and top it with an enticing fruit salsa.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2/3 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 lb orange roughy or other white fish fillets
1 egg, beaten
1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 kiwifruit, peeled, chopped
1 mango or papaya, cut lengthwise in half, pitted and chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven.
  • In small bowl, mix Bisquick mix, cornmeal, chili powder and salt. Dip fish fillets into egg, then coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 10 minutes. Turn fish; bake about 15 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in glass or plastic bowl, mix all fruit salsa ingredients. Serve salsa with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose a firm-fleshed fish: This will help the fish stay intact during baking and prevent it from becoming dry. Good options include salmon, cod, halibut, and tilapia.
  • Use a baking dish that is large enough to accommodate the fish in a single layer: This will ensure that the fish cooks evenly.
  • Preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the fish: This will help the fish cook quickly and evenly.
  • Season the fish with salt, pepper, and other desired spices before baking: This will help to enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Drizzle the fish with olive oil or melted butter before baking: This will help to keep the fish moist and prevent it from sticking to the baking dish.
  • Bake the fish for the recommended amount of time: Overcooking the fish will make it dry and tough.
  • Let the fish rest for a few minutes before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the fish, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Crispy baked fish is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. By following the tips above, you can easily create a crispy baked fish dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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