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.

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. 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.