Crispy Lemon Butter Fish Bites
Quick and delicious seafood dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or appetizers. Crispy fish bites paired with a creamy garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, combine breadcrumbs and lemon zest.
- Dip each fish fillet into the flour, then the melted butter, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated fish on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- For the garlic aioli, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley in a small bowl.
- Serve the fish bites warm with the garlic aioli on the side.
Notes
Leftover fish bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg