Description
Delight in this flavorful and crispy baked perch recipe that’s simple to prepare and bursting with savory goodness. The combination of Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and herbs creates a delectable coating that perfectly complements the tender ocean perch fillets. A quick bake in the oven yields a delightful crunch, making this dish a surefire hit for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Ocean Perch Fillets:
- 1 lb ocean perch fillets (skin on is OK)
Seasoning and Coating:
- Salt and pepper (to taste, about ½ teaspoon each)
- 1.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or regular yellow mustard)
- 1.5 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence (or your favorite dried herbs)
- Olive oil in a sprayer
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400F. Prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with oil or lining it with parchment paper and then spraying it with oil.
- Prepare Breadcrumb Mixture: Combine panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and herbs de Provence on a large dinner plate. Mix well.
- Mix Mustard and Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix Dijon mustard and mayonnaise until well combined.
- Season Perch Fillets: Season perch fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Coat Perch Fillets: Spread the mustard and mayonnaise mixture on top of the perch fillets. Press the fillets into the breadcrumb mixture, coating only one side.
- Bake: Arrange coated fillets on the baking sheet with the breadcrumb side up. Spray with olive oil and bake for 5-6 minutes. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve warm, squeezing fresh lemon juice over the fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Perch, Baked Perch Recipe, Seafood Recipe, Easy Fish Recipe