Herb-Crusted Mediterranean Fish
Pan-seared white fish coated in a bright herb and breadcrumb crust, finished with lemon and olive oil. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets (6 oz each) cod, halibut, or sea bass fillets
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or oregano), finely chopped
- 1 whole lemon, zested and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Mix panko, fresh herbs, lemon zest, garlic, and 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Press each fillet into the herb mixture, coating both sides evenly and pressing gently so it adheres.
- 4
Heat 2.5 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 5
Slide fish into the skillet. Sear without moving for 4 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
- 6
Flip fish carefully. Sear 3 more minutes until the second side is golden and fish flakes easily.
- 7
Transfer fish to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or nonstick skillet
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- microplane zester or box grater
- cooking spoon or fish spatula
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