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Baked Scrod

A delightful way to enjoy a light and flaky fish dish with buttery breadcrumbs and a hint of lemon zest.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 pieces of scrod about 6 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fish spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange the scrod pieces in the prepared baking dish, evenly spaced.
  5. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over each piece of scrod and press down lightly.
  6. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.
  7. For a golden-brown crust, switch to the broil setting for the last 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add some grated Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.