Fish fillets are fried to golden brown, then baked under a flavorful layer of onions, green bell peppers, and tomatoes with a cheese topping for a kid-pleasing main dish.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Calories
871 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, black pepper, salt, seafood seasoning, and parsley in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip fish fillets in the egg, then the crumbs; brush off any loose crumb mix. Sprinkle fillets with paprika, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer the fish fillets to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook and stir the onions and green bell peppers in the hot skillet until the onions are tender and translucent, about 10 minutes; spoon away any excess oil, and stir in the tomatoes. Bring the vegetables to a boil, and spread them over the fish. Cover the dish with foil.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbling, about 30 minutes; remove foil, and spread Monterey Jack cheese over the fish and vegetables. Return to oven, and bake until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown, 8 to 10 more minutes.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups stewed tomatoes
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch paprika, or as needed
2 cups sliced green bell peppers
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®), or to taste
