Orange Roughy/Fish Fillets with Panko(Please see note)

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
(4) 4oz. Fish Fillets( any firm, white fish... I love the halibut fillets from COSTCO)1c. Japanese Style Panko Bread Crumbs1 TBS.onion powder1/2 TBS. garlic powder1 1/2 tsp. paprika.. I use sweet paprika(use more or less of the dried spices, to your own personal tastes)2 egg whites, beaten1/2 c. Flour2Tbs. Extra Virgin Olive Oilsalt and pepper to taste
Directions
Rinse fillets and pat dry. Mix the flour and dry spices togther, and place either in a ziplock bag or large shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in another shallow bowl. Place Panko bread crumbs in a 3rd bowl or ziploc bag. Press both sides of fillets into flour for a light dusting(or shake one at a time in the ziploc bag) , shaking off any excess. Dip floured fillets into egg whites one at a time, allowing excess to drip off. Place fillets, one at a time, in Panko Bread Crumbs, and lightly toss/shake until both sides are covered. . Heat oil in skillet on medium high. When the oil sizzles, add the fillets. Saute @4 minutes each side, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Cooking times will vary , depending on your stove and the thickness of your fish fillets, so just keep an eye on them and turn sooner if necessary.

The fillets I use are thick, so I cover the skillet with a lid to ensure they cook fully. My breading still stays crunchy. Enjoy!

***This recipe can ALSO be baked at 400 for @25 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork, if you prefer. You can then omit the olive oil.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHAMBREE.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 289.1
  • Total Fat: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.5 mg
  • Sodium: 140.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 26.8 g

Member Reviews
  • ADRIESAYS
    Love this recipe! I had tilapia on hand and it worked out fine. I added cayenne pepper to make it spicy for hubby. I baked @ 400 for 20 min, then turned the broiler on for 3 min to crisp top. Thanks for the great recipe. - 3/11/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (3/12/09)
    You are welcome. Cayenne sounds like a great idea...I love spicy anything!

  • JENNIFER_GEE3
    Orange Roughy is overfished (using trawl gear) and its populations are at such low levels that no more fishing can be done sustainably. It is a slow growing species that can live to over 100 years! Suggested replacement fish include tilapia and pacific halibut. - 3/11/09
  • ROMANIAGIRL
    As a fish-hater, I have to say this was SO good! I put the seasonings in the flour rather than the crumbs because more of them end up on the fish that way. Panko really gives you that sense of the fish being fried without all the oil. I gave each fillet a quick olive oil spray for browning. Easy! - 5/13/08

    Reply from SHAMBREE (6/13/08)
    I tried it your way with the seasonings in the flour instead of the Panko, and you were right on.....it does give more of the flavor to the fish. I have updated the recipe to reflect that. Thanks for the tip!

  • EDNJAN
    Sounds good, always looking for good fish recipes. Can some one tell me what panko crumbs are, or what I could use in place? - 3/11/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (3/12/09)
    Panko is usually found in the Asian aisle in stores, they are coarser in texture than regular bread crumbs. They usually come in a small box, not a canister like the finer crumbs. Another reviewer tried regular bread crumbs and said they worked well too. I have also substituted corn meal in a pinch.

  • I-C-MYTOES
    We used 4 very thin slices of fish. Two of four pieces came out very nicely fried, the other two never browned properly. I will try this again with fewer thicker Costco filets, and fewer pieces. That should give it 5 stars if it works, as the recipe taste is great.
    UPDATE: Thick Halibut worked 5*' - 6/6/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (6/6/09)
    Thank you!

  • SUGARPUNK52
    This is one of the best fish recipes I've tried.GREAT! I tried to rate this as incredible but my computer wouldn't let me,but it is! - 3/13/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (3/19/09)
    Thank you, I am glad you liked it!

  • PITTERPATTER3
    Loved this recipe, as a person who is trying to eat and enjoy more fish this was really, really great. Thank you for posting it. Why can't I rate? It won't let me. Anyway I would rate it a perfect 10 . - 3/22/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (4/18/09)
    Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it. :-)

  • ETHELMERZ
    I'm so glad Panko crumbs are easier to find now! - 3/11/09
  • CHILOVERINAZ
    Sounds great can't wait to try it, going to buy halibut this weekend. By the Way Shambree thumbs up on your comment to Maddy_Avena. - 3/11/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (3/11/09)
    Thank you! I am always open to suggestions or constructive criticism, but I couldnt find anything constructive in that comment.

  • 4MY_HEALTH
    I really liked this recipe. It was easy to make and tasted great. I used the traditional bread crumbs that were sitting in the cupboard and I look forward to making it again using Panko bread crumbs. - 2/20/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (2/20/09)
    Thank you for the nice review. : -) I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!
    Julie

  • BUSTTHEGUT
    WOW...Good thing I only made enough for one serving each, or my husband & I both would have just kept on eating!!! - 2/13/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (2/13/09)
    Thanks! : - )

  • AMBERMONKEY
    This was great. My husband loved it and my kids ate it, so that is two thumbs up in my book. - 1/19/09

    Reply from SHAMBREE (2/4/09)
    Thank you! :- )

  • ESTRELABELLA
    We didn't have flour so I used a gluten-free (almond meal) pancake mix instead. I also used the whole egg, not the whites. They were probably crispier than the recipe calls for, but they were great! And the boyfriend, who only likes fresh water fish, loved it. Thank you! - 8/8/08

    Reply from SHAMBREE (2/20/09)
    You are welcome, I am glad you both enjoyed it!

  • JAYMIE102195
    Marvelous way to serve fish. I'm not a big fish eater, but will add this to my meal rotation.
    Would like to see how it is baked. - 1/18/08
  • TERESAMARIA
    Did Jennifer even try the recipe? This is a format to rate recipes. Not support causes. As the recipe suggests, I tried this with various fish and all have been great. Too bad Jennifer didn't read that before she stepped on the soapbox about about orange roughy. Good job Shambree. - 1/8/08
  • SCLOUSER
    This was quick and easy! It was good, but needed a little more seasoning, but I would make again with some more seasoning - 1/2/08
  • JENN9544
    used cod...YUM!! Huge hit at my house! - 11/7/07
  • EORDONEZ
    Delicious and easy to make. This is the recipe for non fish lovers that want to eat healthier. - 10/23/07
  • LYNNEQUILTS
    Excellent. Used a whole egg with a little water. Flavor os great with talapia - 1/18/15
  • GOSPARK45
    Very good. So much better than regular breadcrumbs. - 11/25/14
  • FREIDASMITH
    Tilapia is a great substitute and more cost effective. In FL these fish are referred to as "Nile Perch". Vegetarian fish - we caught them with green peas or treble snatched them or cast netted. Prolific. They are not game fish. This recipe is really good; so crispy! - 12/12/13
  • CD13121014
    Sounds delicious! - 9/13/12
  • LEEVER
    easy to make and used red snapper....delicious! - 8/29/12
  • CD12690750
    Tried this recipe this weekend and my partner & I loved it. We baked it for 20 minutes and it was perfect. Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful recipe. JulyGirl - 7/2/12
  • CCZCEO
    My husband loved this!! Yay ty - 5/16/12