Italian-Style Baked Orange Roughy
A quick and easy baked orange roughy recipe with a crunchy breadcrumb coating, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
For the Coating
- 1.25 cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs Shortcut hero; can be DIY'd.
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Optional, can substitute with Romano.
- 2 tbsp grated Romano cheese Optional, can substitute with Parmesan.
- 0.5 tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
For the Fish
- 1 pound orange roughy fillets Can substitute with another mild white fish.
- 0.25 cup melted butter Brush fillets lightly.
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Set to 400°F and line a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, Romano, salt, and garlic powder. Melt butter in a small dish.
- Prepare the Fish: Pat fillets dry, brush lightly with melted butter, then press into the crumb mixture to coat evenly.
Cooking
- Arrange the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the middle rack for about 10-12 minutes, starting to check at 8 minutes.
- The fish should flake when poked with a fork. Optional: For extra crisp, broil for 1 minute at the end, watching closely.
Serving
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately, optionally squeezing lemon juice for added flavor.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, panko can be mixed in with the Italian crumbs. If there are interruptions while cooking, do not abandon the oven; keep an eye on it.