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Busy Night Baked Fish Fillets Recipe

Crispy, flaky baked fish fillets ready in under 30 minutes! This recipe uses a simple breading technique for perfectly coated whiting fillets, baked to golden perfection. Serve with a delicious browned butter dipping sauce for a weeknight meal that's both impressive and easy. Inspired by Southern Living's "Our Best Easy Weeknight Favorites."

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 263.9 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.4 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Busy Night Baked Fish Fillets

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How to Make Busy Night Baked Fish Fillets

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon onion powder.
  3. In a separate shallow dish, pour 1/2 cup milk.
  4. Dip each fish fillet into the milk, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the breading mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Place the breaded fish fillets in a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish or on a baking sheet.
  6. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted browned butter over the fish fillets.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and/or tartar sauce alongside the remaining browned butter for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

31g

Carbs

3g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Seafood Easy Beginner Cook Fish Dietary High Protein Low Carb Inexpensive High In Something Low In Something Freshwater Fish Whitefish