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Crispy Baked Perch

Crispy Baked Perch: A Quick and Flavorful Dinner Delight

Crispy Baked Perch is a flavorful, kid-friendly dinner that combines ocean perch with a crunchy, zesty topping, ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fillets
  • 4 fillets Ocean Perch Can be swapped with tilapia
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Finely grated for better adherence
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence Can use dried Italian herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Regular yellow mustard as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Light mayonnaise for healthier option
For Drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil in Sprayer Can drizzle if no sprayer available

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • shallow dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or olive oil.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and herbs de Provence and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and mayonnaise until smooth.
  4. Season the ocean perch fillets with salt and pepper on both sides and lay them skin side down on the baking sheet.
  5. Spread the mustard-mayo mixture over each fillet evenly.
  6. Press the fillets into the breadcrumb mixture to coat and place back on the baking sheet, breadcrumb side up.
  7. Bake for 5-6 minutes in the oven, then switch to broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Serve warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is best eaten fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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