Parmesan Crusted Baked Fish

By msklein

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup Japanese panko breadcrumbs
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 green onions green tops only thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed (approx. 1/2 lemon)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 white fish fillets approx. 6 oz. 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped

Details

Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425*. Lightly butter a baking dish or individual gratin dishes for the fillets.

Step 2

In medium bowl, mix together the cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, mayonnaise, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside until needed.

Step 3

Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels (removing the moisture ensures they won't get mushy while baking); season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange the fish in a lightly buttered baking dish or individual gratin dishes.

Step 4

Spread about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture over each fillet.

Step 5

Place in preheated oven and bake until bubbly and almost cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes. Temperature should be approximately 125 -130* when tested at thickest part of fillet with meat thermometer.

Step 6

Move fillets to broiler for 2 to 3 minutes to brown and crisp the tops. When done, the fish should flake easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.