Crispy Mayonnaise & Panko Crusted Baked Fish
Golden, crispy panko-crusted fish with a moist, tender inside thanks to a simple mayonnaise coating. Easy, fast, and perfect for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- White fish fillets cod, tilapia, haddock, halibut, etc.
- Mayonnaise
- Opt Dijon mustard
- Lemon juice
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Butter or olive oil
- Dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Opt Parmesan
- Fresh lemon wedges & parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C); line a baking sheet. Pat fish very dry.
- Mix mayo, mustard (optional), lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine panko with melted butter/oil, paprika, parsley, and optional Parmesan.
- Spread a thin mayo layer on the fish.
- Press panko mixture on top to coat.
- Bake 12–18 minutes (depending on thickness) until fish flakes and topping is golden.
- Serve immediately with lemon and parsley.