Recipe video above. Packed generously with a thick, crunchy coating of parmesan and garlic breadcrumbs, this is one fish that everyone is sure to love. Using this recipe, you'll get perfectly golden crumbs and perfectly cooked fish every time. And the clincher? It's on the table in just over 10 minutes. I made this using perch fillets (skin off) but you can use any firm white fish fillets.
Recipe by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats on August 21, 2019
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT7M
Total time: PT12M
Rating
4.95 stars (124 reviews)
Keywords
easy fish recipe, fish dinner
Ingredients
2 firm white fish fillets ((about 5 oz / 150g each), skin off, at room temperature)
2 tbsp dijon mustard ((sub mayo))
Olive oil spray
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp parsley (, finely chopped)
1/3 cup (30g) parmesan (, finely grated)
1 garlic clove (, minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of salt
Categories
Fish
Cuisine
Western
Steps
Preheat grill / broiler on high.
Combine the Crumb ingredients and mix well to combine.
Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper, then spread the mustard on the top of each fillet (top only).
Press the mustard smeared side of the fish into the crumb mixture. Press down firmly to make it stick. Then spray with oil (for extra golden crumb!).
Drizzle 1/2 tbsp oil in a skillet and preheat on the stove over high heat.
Once skillet is hot, place the fillets in the hot pan then place under the grill / broiler (about 5"/15cm from the heat source) for 5 - 6 minutes until the crumb is golden and the fish is cooked, rotating as required. Fish should flake in centre once cooked.
Oven option: bake at 220C/390F for 10 - 12 minutes, then finish under the grill/broiler on high to make the crumb golden.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 149 g
Calories: 263 kcal
Carbohydrates: 11.7 g
Protein: 32.5 g
Fat: 9.1 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 136 mg
Sodium: 263 mg
Reviews
Janine on 2026-07-02 (5 stars): Hi Nagi, I made this last night for my husband and I. It was so good! The fish was cooked perfectly and the yummy crust on top was delicious! Thanks for another quick weekday meal.
Carol on 2026-04-14 (5 stars): Fantastic
Mafeesh Moushkella on 2026-04-05 (5 stars): This is definitely going in to the regular recipe list
Laure on 2026-03-29 (5 stars): Followed your easy recipe exactly with perfect results and an elegant presentation.
Thank you!
Joyce Doson on 2026-02-23 (5 stars): Good enough that we didn't need tartar sauce
Halley on 2026-02-07 (4 stars): Tasted good, but way too much breading IMO. Unless my measuring cup was wrong then it was way too much. Cooked 4 filets at 2x the recipe and had to cover both sides and I even have some left over.
Terri on 2026-01-31 (5 stars): Divine!!!!
Yelena Schaumburg on 2025-12-10 (5 stars): So yummy!! Definitely make it again
Emily on 2025-11-28 (5 stars): Thank you for another banger recipe, Nagi. I used the oven option and it was awesome.
I'm a recovering vegan/vegetarian and your recipes have been so helpful. It's been over 10 years since I've cooked meat and you're the one I turn to for all my recipes as they're so simple and foolproof! Thank you!
Keren Morley on 2025-11-12 (5 stars): Red snapper in the air fryer for 6 minutes. Crumb was amazing!!
liz on 2025-10-29 (5 stars): Delicious and super easy. I just cooked in the oven and it was ready in no time. Great way to have fish.
Dawne M E Warkentin on 2025-10-23 (5 stars): Winner winner, fish dinner. Home run recipe, Nagi.
Nicole on 2025-10-22 (5 stars): I used basa as snapper was sold out, but the fish was beautifully cooked and so tasty. Simple recipe and quick, will definitely make it again! Great with a few sweet potato fries and salad!
Nicole on 2025-10-07 (5 stars): Fabulous crumb! We had this with fresh Aussie Barra and it was one of the best meals we've had.
Selina on 2025-10-05 (5 stars): Cooked this with snapper and absolutely beautiful. Adult son said he'd replace burger or steak if ordering out, never thought I'd hear that. Tonight trying in air-fryer fingers crossed.
Suzi on 2025-09-26 (5 stars): I’m really not a fish lover unless it’s battered and deep fried….but this….. oh my word!! Delicious!!!
I send lung, and because it was a bit thick, I butterflied it.
Absolutely perfect!! Thank you for this recipe which is so quick but sooooo tasty!
Sue on 2025-09-25 (5 stars): An amazing method and so easy. We had fresh sea bass, used mayo instead of mustard, grated the Parmesan, added lemon zest to the crumb and left out the garlic. Delicious! 5 stars.
