Golden Corral Baked Fish (Copycat)
Description
Tender, flaky white fish baked with lemon butter, paprika and lemon pepper, just like the Golden Corral buffet favorite. Ready in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb white fish fillets, about 4 fillets; tilapia, pollock, swai or cod
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko, optional
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Pat the fish fillets very dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer.
- Stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
- Brush the butter mixture over the fillets.
- Sprinkle with paprika, lemon pepper and parsley. Top with breadcrumbs, if using.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Broil 1 to 2 minutes for a golden top, if desired. Serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Thaw frozen fish fully before baking for the best texture.
- If your lemon pepper contains salt, reduce or skip the added salt.
- Thicker fillets like cod may need 3 to 5 extra minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 2 days; reheat in a 300°F oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 409mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg