Description
A quick and delicious Italian-style baked orange roughy recipe featuring a flavorful breadcrumb crust with cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 ¼ cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Romano cheese
- ½ tsp salt, adjusted to taste
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 pound orange roughy fillets
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare a baking dish by lightly spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, grated Romano cheese, salt, and garlic powder.
- Take the orange roughy fillets and brush them with melted butter, coating each side thoroughly.
- Dredge the butter-coated fish in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring a generous layer adheres to each fillet.
- Arrange the breaded fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle any remaining melted butter over the fillets for added flavor and moisture.
- Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping turns a golden brown.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the breadcrumb mixture with herbs like oregano or basil for added flavor. Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of the fillets.