Mayonnaise and Panko Crusted Baked Fish Recipe

Simple but Delicious Recipe for Baked Fish

Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with this mayonnaise panko-crusted fish recipe! This dish combines the delicate flavors of tender, flaky fish with the satisfying crunch of a golden panko crust, elevated by a rich and creamy mayonnaise coating. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that balances simplicity with gourmet appeal.

The mayonnaise adds a luxurious texture and helps keep the fish moist and flavorful as it bakes. It is a perfect binding agent for the panko crumbs, ensuring an even, crispy crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender fish. The panko, a Japanese breadcrumb known for its light, airy texture, creates an unparalleled satisfying and elegant crunch.

This recipe is not just versatile; it’s adaptable to your personal taste and dietary preferences. You can use a variety of fish, such as cod, tilapia, or salmon, making it a dish you can truly make your own. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a dish that is as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, this mayonnaise panko-crusted fish will become a favorite in your culinary repertoire, giving you a sense of control.

Panko Bread Crumbs

Panko bread crumbs are a staple in Japanese cuisine, renowned for their light, airy texture and exceptional crunch. Unlike traditional bread crumbs, panko is made from crustless white bread, which is processed into large flakes and then dried. This unique method gives panko its distinctive, flaky consistency, making it ideal for creating a crisp coating on fried and baked foods.

Panko's versatility extends beyond Japanese dishes like tonkatsu and tempura. It is increasingly popular in Western cooking, which adds a delicate crunch to various dishes, including casseroles, baked vegetables, and seafood. The larger, coarser texture of panko allows it to absorb less oil than regular bread crumbs, resulting in a lighter, less greasy final product.

Whether used as a topping or a breading, panko enhances the texture of any dish, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike for its ability to deliver a superior, crunchy finish.

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Mayonnaise Baked Fish Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time11 minutes mins

Total Time21 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

• ¾ pound fish fillets I suggest halibut or Chilean sea bass
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon dried dill
• ¼ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
• 2 tablespoons panko Japanese bread crumbs

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Lightly brush the fish with the olive oil or melted butter.
• Mix together the rest of the ingredients, except the panko, to make a paste. Spread half on each fillet. Press half of the panko on evenly on top of each fillet.
• Bake for about 10 minutes, just until fish is opaque.
• Turn on the broiler and finish for 2 minutes, until panko is golden brown and mayonnaise has puffed a little.

Notes

Baking fish is a relatively straightforward procedure. You can certainly forego the mayonnaise topping and just salt and pepper each fillet.

Squeeze a little lemon over and bake at 400°F, until opaque and just beginning to flake.

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