Or check out other suggestions below.Copy Baked Cod with Crunchy Lemon Herb ToppingĢ4 buttery crackers such as Ritz, crushed into coarse crumbs* (about 1 cup)Ģ tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley dill or basil, or a combinationĢ pounds skinless cod fillets 1/2-inch thick, pin bones removed, patted dryĪdjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. In fact, don’t knock cocktail sauce with the crispy baked fish.
Buy fresh fish or good frozen fish: Frozen fish can be just as good as fresh as it’s typically frozen right after it’s caught.Or, soak the fillets in milk for 15 minutes. To get rid of the smell, squeeze lemon juice on the fish just before cooking. Get rid of any fishy smell: All fish will have some smell soon after it’s caught.Buy a non-fishy tasting fish: Tilapia, artic char, haddock, flounder, sole, halibut and walleye are good options.Try frying fish or, better yet, make oven fried fish (like this recipe) Use breading: This often masks the fish.Here are some tips that might help non fish eaters turn into fish eaters. If you’re a first time fish eater, this would be a good recipe to start with. Tips on fish recipes for people who don’t like fish Or how about a low calorie, low fat option? Try lemon herb cauliflower rice stir fry or cauliflower rice recipe with pesto.Other easy stove top side dish options are: curried rice with raisins, root vegetable mash, vegetable quinoa stuffing or Parmesan orzo with spinach.Some good side dishes that can be cooked at the same time are: easy roasted bok choy and broccoli, roasted baby cauliflower, Parmesan roasted cauliflower or honey roasted parsnips (you’d have to start these ahead).Serve the fish with fries and coleslaw for a more classic fish and chips type meal. What to serve with the crispy oven baked fish You can even make it into homemade fish sticks. This easy baked fish recipe is completely versatile with respect to the type of fish used, the seasoning and dipping sauce. Serve with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Pop the fish into the oven for 7-10 minutes.Spread a thin layer of seasoned mayonnaise over the fish fillets.Toast the bread crumbs in a pan with a little butter and seasoning.I hate frying – the smell, the hands-on time and the extra oil used. I love to make this recipe when I’m craving fried food. The second trick is the thin layer of mayonnaise mixture that seals is moisture, adds flavor and helps the panko crumbs stick to the fish.
Both will help create a golden brown crispy topping for the fish. I like to toast them in a pan on the stove. So the first trick to this recipe is to toast the bread crumbs before coating the fish. This is because fish takes so little time to bake. Panko crumbs are very crunchy, making them a great option for the breaded baked fish.