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Cooking Light's Easy Crispy Baked Fish Fillets Recipe

Craving a healthy and delicious dinner that's surprisingly crispy? This Cooking Light recipe delivers moist, tender fish fillets with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior – you won't believe it's baked! Using simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Easily adaptable to any flaky white fish like cod, haddock, tilapia, or even grouper, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience perfectly baked fish without the guilt!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 262.7 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cooking Light's Easy Crispy Baked Fish Fillets

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How to Make Cooking Light's Easy Crispy Baked Fish Fillets

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Lightly grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Place fish fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Spread the lime mayonnaise mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the fish.
  7. Drizzle 1 tablespoon melted butter over the breadcrumbs.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Baking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

17g

Carbs

3g

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