Easy Baked Fish

Fish is a great lean protein choice, and this recipe makes juicy & flavorful fish. Plus it’s really easy to make

There isn’t much I have to say about this fish other than it’s really tasty. And that it’s exceptionally easy.

Some people are intimidated by fish, but you need not be with this recipe. You simply slather it will some sauce, sprinkle on bread crumbs, pour butter on top, and bake.

Voila – delicious baked fish!

The original recipe calls for mayonnaise but I don’t keep that in my refrigerator because I loathe mayonnaise. {Why someone would want a sandwich to be soggy with mayo is beyond me.}

I don’t hate it in things, but I much prefer an alternative like cottage cheese; see chicken salad, pimento cheese, dressing and Spinach and Crab Dip. Apparently, I like cottage cheese…

Plus, when I think of mayonnaise being baked, it makes me gag.

If you have mayonnaise and no Greek yogurt, then by all means, use it. It’s not a huge amount, so it isn’t too terrible for you.

However, if you have the option, use the Greek yogurt because I think it adds a little extra zing that could help offset the seafood flavor that some people are put off by.

I served mine with some roasted tomatoes and whole wheat couscous. I just roasted the tomatoes along with the fish {the roasted tomatoes recipe is for a 325°F oven, but they will be fine in a 425°F oven. Just watch them carefully, so they don’t burn.}

Easy Baked Fish

Fish is a great lean protein choice, and this recipe makes juicy & flavorful fish. Plus it's really easy to make

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Meme

Ingredients

• 1 tsp oil
• 1.5 lbs white fish fillets {grouper, tilapia, cod, haddock}, completely thawed if frozen
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 TBSP fresh lime juice or lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs {from about 1 slice bread}
• 4 tsp butter melted
• 2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub a large baking dish with oil. Place fish in a single layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle fish with salt.
• Stir together the lime juice, yogurt, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the fish.
• Sprinkle evenly with bread crumbs, and pour the melted butter over the fish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, depending on thickness of fish. {Thin fish takes less time}. Fish should easily flake.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve with extra lime or lemon slices if desired.

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