Panko Crusted Baked Fish

Panko Crusted Baked Fish

adapted from Food Network Magazine October 2019

This crispy baked fish features a light and airy panko topping seasoned with fresh parsley and lemon zest. A thin coating of mayonnaise—mixed with briny capers and lemon juice—ensures the fish stays incredibly moist while providing a tangy flavor profile that perfectly complements the golden crust.

This can me made with any lean mild white fish such as flounder, cod, catfish,rockfish or swai.

Makes 2 servings

2 Tbsp. mayonnaise

1/4 tsp. lemon zest

1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

1 Tbsp. capers, chopped

Kosher salt & Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped

2 tilapia fillets (4-6 oz. each)

1. Preheat the oven to 450F
2. Set a rack on baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray. 
3. Mix mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt & freshly ground pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Set half of the mayo mixture in a separate bowl and set aside to be used as a sauce.
4. Mix the panko, parsley, salt & freshly ground pepper to taste in dish. 
5. Pat dry tilapia fillets; Spread the mayonnaise mixture from only one of the bowls on the fish, then press into the panko mixture. 
6. Place the fish crumb-side up on the rack; mist with cooking spray. 
7. Bake in preheated oven until crisp about 15 minutes.
8. Serve fish with the sauce.

Enjoy!