Crispy Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Plain, Low-fat Greek Yogurt; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sweet Pickle Relish; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Minced Onion; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1- 1/2 cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs, Lightly Toasted; 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 whole Large Egg, Beaten With Below Amount Of Water; 1 Tablespoon Water; 1- 1/2 pound Cod Or Flounder Fillets, Skin Removed; Lemon Wedges For Serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Plain, Low-fat Greek Yogurt
2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sweet Pickle Relish
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Minced Onion
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1- 1/2 cup Plain Panko Bread Crumbs, Lightly Toasted
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 whole Large Egg, Beaten With Below Amount Of Water
1 Tablespoon Water
1- 1/2 pound Cod Or Flounder Fillets, Skin Removed
Lemon Wedges For Serving

1
Early in the day, prepare the tartar sauce.
2
Combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, relish and dried minced onion.
3
Stir until well mixed, then add salt and pepper to taste.
4
Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
5
Spread the panko crumbs on a large baking sheet.
6
Place the pan under your ovens broiler for 1-2 minutes until they turn golden brown, stirring once.
7
I leave the oven door open a crack and stand right there to keep my eye on them so they dont burnthey toast very quickly.
8
Set the bread crumbs aside to cool.
9
Preheat the oven to 450 F. Place an oven rack in the upper third of your oven.
10
Line a shallow rimmed baking pan with foil and spray the foil lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
11
Place the 2 tablespoons of oil in the pan and spread it evenly over the bottom.
12
Set the pan aside.
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In a shallow dish, combine the toasted panko breadcrumbs, the first amount of salt and cayenne pepper.
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Place the flour on a sheet of waxed paper or on a large plate.
15
Add the second amount of salt and black pepper and toss them with the flour until well combined.
16
Beat the egg with the water in a shallow bowl.
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Coat the fish with the seasoned flour, tapping off any excess flour.
18
Dip the fish into the beaten egg then coat it liberally with the breadcrumb mixture.
19
Place the fish on the prepared pan.
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Bake on the top oven rack at 450 F for 5 minutes.
21
Remove the pan from the oven, turn the fish over and bake for 5-7 minutes more or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
22
Serve with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
23
Adapted from a recipe by Georgia at The Comfort of Cooking.

348

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Mayonnaise, 1/4 cups Plain, Low-fat Greek Yogurt, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Sweet Pickle Relish, and more.

Yes, Crispy Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crispy Baked Fish with Tartar Sauce

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