Dairy-Free Herb-Crusted Baked Fish Fillet

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Dairy-Free Herb-Crusted Baked Fish Fillet recipe, a light yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for healthy eating. These tender fish fillets—whether cod, haddock, or tilapia—are coated with a vibrant blend of fresh parsley, dill, and thyme, enhanced by zesty lemon and a hint of garlic. A golden crust of breadcrumbs seals in the moisture, delivering a satisfying crunch without the need for dairy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is as quick as it is impressive, making it ideal for busy families or entertaining guests. Serve it hot with a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing finish, and enjoy a wholesome, gluten-free option by using your favorite alternative breadcrumbs. Perfectly flaky, aromatic, and irresistibly crispy—this dish turns simple seafood into a restaurant-quality meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs
• 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, dill, thyme, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Spread the herb mixture evenly over the top of each fish fillet.

Step 5

Sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over the herb mixture on each fillet, pressing gently to help them adhere.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and serve the fish hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(601.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.6

Total Fat 35.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 1830.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 7.1g
Protein 88.6g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 230.3mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 1563.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.3%

Protein: 40.5%

Carbs: 23.2%