Indulge in the creamy, zesty goodness of this Fish and Sour Cream Bake, a delightful comfort food recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod, haddock, or tilapia, this dish comes to life with a luscious sour cream topping infused with garlic, onion powder, paprika, and bright notes of lemon zest and juice. With an optional crunchy breadcrumb layer for added texture and a burst of freshness from chopped parsley, this oven-baked fish is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes and requiring minimal prep, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor, making it a go-to for seafood lovers. Serve it with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a meal thatβs nutritious, elegant, and downright irresistible.
Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Set aside.
Place the fish fillets into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of each fish fillet, ensuring they are well coated.
If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them evenly over the sour cream layer to add a crispy topping.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the fish to help the breadcrumbs brown (if used).
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dish, such as roasted vegetables or rice.
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 66.0 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.0 g | 170% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 315 mg | 105% | |
| Sodium | 3065 mg | 133% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 93.7 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1468 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.