How to Make Baked Butter Herb Perch Fillets - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something magical about a simple, yet delicious fish recipe. And when it comes to cooking fish, few recipes are as easy and satisfying as Baked Butter Herb Perch Fillets. This recipe brings out the delicate flavors of the perch while infusing it with a rich and savory herb butter sauce. It's a dish that's perfect for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests.

Perch fillets are a popular choice for this recipe because of their flaky texture and mild, sweet flavor. When combine...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup crushed saltine crackers
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound yellow perch fillets

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour melted butter into a shallow dish. Combine crushed crackers, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and garlic powder in a separate shallow dish.
  • Dip perch fillets into melted butter. Press into cracker mixture to coat both sides. Arrange coated fillets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until coating is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of fillets should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 726mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 345mg