The Very Best Fish Recipe Ever | Easy Broiled Fish Recipe (2024)

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Are you ready to try something new for dinner? This very best fish recipe ever is bursting with savory flavors and is foolproof. Wow your family tonight!

I was always intimidated by fish until I stumbled upon this amazing recipe, and I have been meaning to share it for ages. I got the original version from my dear friend, Jenny, during a mom’s-night-out recipe swap back when we both lived in Seattle. We were so chatty that night that I only ended up writing down two recipes, but this was one of them.

In the years since, I have tweaked it just a bit. It is one of my family’s very favorite meals and it is also a fantastic—and super easy—dish to serve guests (provided they eat seafood).

The really great thing about this recipe is that it works with pretty much any type of fish or seafood. The original recipe called for halibut, which I love, but it’s very hard to get here in Florida. I have used tilapia, mahi-mahi, salmon, flounder, cod and shrimp with this recipe, and they have all turned out wonderful. Another easy fish recipe that has become a family favorite during the warmer months is this Fish Taco recipe.

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If you are following a low-carb lifestyle or a ketogenic or “keto” diet, this recipe fits perfectly into those eating plans as well!

Ingredients:

Here is what you need:

¾ c. shredded Parmesan cheese
⅓c. butter, softened, plus more for greasing dish
¼ c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. lemon juice
¼ c chopped green onions
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 tsp. freeze-dried dill (optional)
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 pounds skinless fish (halibut, tilapia, flounder, mahi-mahi, salmon or cod all work great)
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Directions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven broiler; Grease 9×13″ baking dish with a thin coat of butter. *PLEASE make sure your baking dish is safe for use in the broiler.*

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Step 2:Mix together Parmesan cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice, green onion, salt, pepper, dill and Tabasco in a small bowl until well blended.

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Step 3:Arrange fish in a single layer in a baking dish.

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Step 4: Broil fish for 8 minutes or until it flakes with a fork.

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Step 5:Remove from oven and carefully spread the Parmesan mixture over top.

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Step 6: Broil 2 additional minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned. *PLEASE make sure your baking dish is safe for use in the broiler.*

Have you tried this recipe? Let us know in the comments below what you think!

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The Very Best Fish Recipe Ever

This very best fish recipe ever is savory, creamy and quick. It works with almost any type of fish. It's sure to become a family favorite!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword The Very Best Fish Recipe Ever

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • cup butter, softened (plus more for greasing dish)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp freeze-dried dill (optional)
  • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 2 lbs skinless fish (halibut, tilapia, flounder, mahi mahi, salmon, or cod all work great)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler; Grease 9x13" baking dish with thin coat of butter.

  2. Mix together Parmesan cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice, green onion, salt, pepper, dill and Tabasco in small bowl until well blended.

  3. Arrange fish in a single layer in baking dish.

  4. Broil fish for 8 minutes or until it flakes with a fork.

  5. Remove from oven and carefully spread Parmesan mixture over top. Broil 2 additional minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

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FAQs

How long should you broil fish? ›

Season top side of fish with salt and pepper. Place on pan. Broil about 7-8 inches from broiler unit or flames about 5-7 minutes per side, or until fish is opaque when flaked. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime and serve immediately.

What fish is good for broiling? ›

Best Seafood to Broil

Bluefish, Cod, Grouper, Haddock, Halibut, Kingfish, King Mackerel, Kona Kampachi, Large/Jumbo shrimp, Lobster tail, Mahi Mahi, Monkfish, Mullet, Perch, Pike, Pollock, Pompano, Rockfish, Roughy, Salmon, Sablefish, Sea Bass, Shark, Striped Bass, Swordfish, Trout, Tuna, and Walleye.

Is fish better baked or broiled? ›

Fish that might otherwise be broiled can be baked at higher temperatures, ranging from 400 F to 450 F. The broiler incinerates fresh herbs and many other garnishes, but oven-baked fish can take full advantage of these light, low-fat flavoring options.

Do you flip fish when broiling? ›

Seafood steaks or fillets thicker than ½” should be turned over halfway through cooking time. Fish less than ½” thick does not need to be turned. When grilling or pan frying, place fillets skin side down (the skin will remove easily after cooking).

What oil is best for broiling? ›

Broil, sear or even deep-fry to your heart's content in canola oil. It has one of the highest heat tolerances of any cooking oil (smoke point of 468 F), so it's an ideal kitchen partner. Canola oil costs about the same as vegetable oil, but with canola oil, you know which oil is in the bottle.

What temperature do you broil fish in the oven? ›

Heat the broiler to 500 F. Oil the rack of the broiler pan and place it in the oven about 4 inches from the heat source. Heat until the pan is very hot. Carefully place the fish on the broiler pan and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side—depending on thickness—or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Is broiled fish healthier than fried? ›

Baked or broiled is the way to go

Every pat of salted butter adds 36 calories, 4 g of fat and 32 mg of sodium.” Deep fried fish, on the other hand, is the loser in terms of calories; total fat, including saturated fat which is the bad kind; and sodium.

What is the most popular method of cooking fish? ›

Frying. Frying is probably the most popular method of cooking fish. Shallow frying: The fish should be seasoned and lightly coated with flour or crumb before frying to protect it and seal in the flavour. Use a mixture of oil and butter when frying and turn the fish only once during cooking, to avoid breaking up.

What is the secret to cooking fish? ›

Use gentle heat even on a grill.

Whether you are pan searing it or grilling it, use a lower heat than you would with other meat. If you are planning to grill it, consider wrapping it in foil to keep in the moisture and ensure it doesn't absorb too much of the charcoal taste.

What cooking method is best for fish? ›

Baking or Roasting

Roasting is best for whole fish or very large fillets or steaks. Your fish will also get done more quickly when roasting. Bake or roast on a baking sheet or in a baking pan that has been coated with non-stick spray.

What should you not do when broiling? ›

Here are five things you should never put under the broiler.
  1. Nonstick Cookware. Nonstick skillets and nonstick baking sheets have their own advantages, but few can stand up to the broiler's direct, high heat. ...
  2. Glass Dishes. ...
  3. Silicone. ...
  4. Parchment Paper. ...
  5. Too Much Cooking Oil.
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Should you leave the oven door open while broiling? ›

Open door broiling is good for when you are broiling for short periods of time, like cooking thinner meats, top browning or searing meat. Closed door broiling works best when using Lo Broil and cooking thicker cuts of meat for longer periods of time, like chicken breasts.

What are the rules for broiling? ›

Broiling generally takes place with the oven rack in the top two positions. A good rule of thumb is: the thinner the cut, the closer the flame, and vice versa. For example, for cuts less than 1 ½ inches thick, broil 3-4 inches away from the heating element. For cuts over 1 ½ inches thick, 4-5 inches away works well.

What temperature should I broil fish at? ›

Heat the broiler to 500 F. Oil the rack of the broiler pan and place it in the oven about 4 inches from the heat source. Heat until the pan is very hot. Carefully place the fish on the broiler pan and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side—depending on thickness—or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

How long can you cook on broil? ›

Because the broiler gets very hot, it's best to never use the broiler for more than 15 minutes. Foods that take a long time to cook through should be pre-baked.

How long is too long to broil? ›

Most foods will be done in five to 10 minutes, after which it can quickly go from nicely seared to burned. Since you're really only cooking the outer surface of the food, this is why thin cuts of meat, quick-cooking fresh vegetables, and foods that are fairly tender to start with are ideal for broiling.

Does broil take longer than bake? ›

Here's your cheat sheet: baking cooks at cooler temperatures for longer; broiling cooks at hotter temperatures, for a shorter amount of time.

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