Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or halibut)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup all‑purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up dredging station: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and Parmesan‑breadcrumb mixture (Parmesan, panko, garlic powder, paprika) in a third.
- Coat each fillet: flour → egg → Parmesan‑breadcrumb, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook fish 3–4 minutes per side until crust is golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, garnish with parsley, and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or thyme to the breadcrumb mix for extra flavor.
- Toss in a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Make it gluten‑free by using GF flour and breadcrumbs or almond flour.
- Use crushed crackers instead of breadcrumbs if needed.
- Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes (flip once) for a lighter, hands‑off version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying (or baking option)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
