Healthy Recipes Ingredient Fish & Seafood Easy Baked Fish Fillets 5.0 (10) 7 Reviews Looking for a simple fish dinner? Skip the frozen fillets and try this easy recipe for baked fresh fish fillets. With little prep involved, this is a great last-minute, easy dinner for the family. Any firm white fish works well. The breading is not too overwhelming, but adds a delicious crunch. Serve it with leafy greens or thinly sliced oven-baked potatoes. By Jane Doerfer Jane Doerfer See More Jane Doerfer was a writer and culinary educator for more than 30 years. She was the director of Going Solo in the Kitchen, a Florida cooking school for solo cooks, and wrote a cookbook by the same name. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 5, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy meal features baked fresh fish fillets—great for last-minute dinners.Firm white fish is an excellent source of protein, supporting muscle health.Breadcrumbs bring a delightful crunch to the dish, while lime juice adds a refreshing tang. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1½ pounds cod Cooking spray 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise ⅛ teaspoon onion powder ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs 1½ tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions Preheat oven to 425°. Place fish in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine lime juice, mayonnaise, onion powder, and pepper in a small bowl, and spread over fish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs; drizzle with butter. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley. Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall. Originally appeared: Cooking Light Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 223 Calories 8g Fat 5g Carbs 34g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 5 ounces fish Calories 223 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Protein 34g 68% Total Fat 8g 10% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 84mg 28% Sodium 223mg 10% Calcium 56mg 4% Iron 2mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.