Broiled Fish with Herb Crust

Name: Broiled Fish with Herb Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (halibut, sea bass, or cod); 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp lemon zest; 3 tbsp butter, softened; 2 tsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges

Fresh white fish fillets broiled until just cooked through, topped with a golden crust of fresh herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs. A quick, elegant North African-inspired preparation highlighting the natural flavors of the sea.

27 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs white fish fillets (halibut, sea bass, or cod)
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp lemon zest
3 tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Preheat the broiler to high. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil.
2

Pat 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (halibut, sea bass, or cod) dry and place on the prepared pan. Drizzle lightly with 2 tsp olive oil and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 4 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp lemon zest.
4

Mix in 3 tbsp softened butter until the mixture is evenly moistened and crumbly.
5

Divide the herb-breadcrumb mixture evenly among the fish fillets, pressing gently to adhere.
6

Broil for 10-12 minutes, watching carefully, until the fish is cooked through (opaque throughout, flakes easily with a fork) and the crust is golden brown.
7

Serve immediately with 1 lemon cut into wedges lemon on the side.

Questions

Can I make Broiled Fish with Herb Crust dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Broiled Fish with Herb Crust gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Broiled Fish with Herb Crust keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Broiled Fish with Herb Crust?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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