Luby's Cafeteria Baked White Fish

Bring the comforting flavors of Luby's iconic cafeteria straight to your kitchen with this Baked White Fish recipe! Perfectly tender white fish fillets, like cod or tilapia, are brushed with a zesty butter mixture infused with lemon, garlic, and savory spices, then topped with a golden Parmesan-breadcrumb crust. This easy, restaurant-inspired dish bakes to flaky perfection in just 25 minutes, while remaining moist and flavorful thanks to a clever foil steaming technique. Whether you're serving it alongside fresh vegetables or fluffy rice, this recipe is a surefire family favorite that's both satisfying and healthy. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, this baked white fish is your new go-to weeknight dinner solution!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 0 cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange them in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

In a small bowl, melt the butter (microwave for about 30 seconds) and stir in the lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Brush the butter mixture generously over each fish fillet, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the fish fillets, pressing down gently to ensure the coating sticks.

Step 6

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to prevent the fish from drying out, and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7

After 20 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

Remove the dish from the oven and allow the fish to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(657.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1462.9

Total Fat 95.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 433.6mg	0%
Sodium 2743.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 110.7g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 828.8mg	0%
Iron 5.3mg	0%
Potassium 1529.8mg	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: 56.9%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 13.8%