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 is very hard to get here in Florida. I have used tilapia, mahi hahi, salmon, flounder, cod, & shrimp with this recipe, and they have all turned out wonderful.
Recipe: The Very Best Fish Recipe Ever
Summary: An easy & versatile creamy parmesan topping that works with almost any type of fish.
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 c. butter, softened, plus more for greasing dish
- 1/4 c. mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 c chopped green onions
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 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)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven broiler; Grease 9×13″ baking dish with thin coat of butter.
- Mix together parmesan cheese, butter, mayo, lemon juice, green onion, salt, pepper, dill, & tabasco in small bowl until well blended.
- Arrange fish in a single layer in baking dish.
- Broil fish for 8 minutes or until it flakes with a fork. Remove from oven and carefully spread parmesan mixture over top. Broil 2 additional minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.
Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 10 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6
Thanks again Jenny!
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What’s your favorite way to prepare seafood?
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Alisha November 12, 2012 at 8:11 am
Oh my goodness, this sounds so yummy! Can’t wait to try it… Thanks Ruth (and Jenny)!
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:32 pm
You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out!
Michelle November 12, 2012 at 8:30 am
This looks so yummy! Will have to try it soon.
Gail November 12, 2012 at 8:40 am
I have the same problem with fish–I love it but I never know how to prepare it, so I just don’t. This sounds so easy. I am adding fish to my grocery list as we speak so I can try it tonight!
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Gail I would love to hear how it turns out for you!
Jenny November 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm
Your welcome, Ruth. We love this recipe!
Claire @ A Little Claireification November 12, 2012 at 8:14 pm
That sounds fantastic, thanks Ruth!!
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:29 pm
You’re welcome! Let me know how it turns out for you if you try it!
Ruth November 13, 2012 at 10:37 am
This recipe sounds yummy!! Thanks for sharing.
Ruth
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Oh believe me, it is! You’re welcome
Rebecca November 13, 2012 at 1:48 pm
This sounds delicious! I’m not such a huge fan of fish, but with creamy parmesan cheese, you can’t go wrong. Will have to try this soon. Thanks!
Ruth November 15, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Thanks Rebecca! Let me know how it turns out for you!
Carolyn January 24, 2013 at 10:54 am
Ruth,
Can’t wait to try this! We have a deep freezer full of fish that my husband caught. I know once I find a good recipe for fish (trout), it will be a once-a-week dinner at my house!
Jen Nikolaus May 24, 2013 at 10:58 am
This sounds great! I’m always looking for yummy fish ideas, thanks for sharing! Love your blog!!
Best,
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy