BAKED FISH
This classic Baked Fish recipe offers a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy a flaky, flavorful meal. The fish is stuffed with a savory bread stuffing, baked to golden perfection, and served with a bright lemon-parsley garnish and a rich Hollandaise sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, offering a comforting and elegant dining experience.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or similar) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 cups Bread stuffing (prepared or homemade) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1/2 cup Hot water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 medium Lemon slices (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Hollandaise sauce (prepared or homemade) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and thoroughly dry the fish fillets. Rub the inside and outside of the fish with salt and pepper.
- 2Stuff the fish with the bread stuffing. Place the fish in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes for a small fish or 1 hour or more for a large fish, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. As soon as it begins to brown, add hot water and butter, and baste every ten minutes.
- 3Remove the fish to a hot platter. Garnish with lemon slices well covered with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with Hollandaise sauce.