Baked Herb-Crusted Fish with Citrus Butter

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Tender white fish fillets baked with a fragrant herb crust and topped with a zesty citrus butter sauce reflecting regional coastal flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 white fish fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp grated lemon zest.
  3. Step 3: Brush each fillet with 2 tbsp olive oil and press the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each fillet to form a crust.
  4. Step 4: Place fillets on a lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust is golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Step 5: While fish bakes, melt 4 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and remove from heat.
  7. Step 7: Serve fish fillets drizzled with warm citrus butter sauce.

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