Crunchy Oven-Baked White Fish Delight

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Prepare Bread Crumbs

In a food processor, pulse the torn bread quarters along with the melted butter, salt, and pepper until you have fine crumbs.

3. Bake Bread Crumbs

Spread these crumbs evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and bake them on the middle rack for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

4. Cool and Mix Bread Crumbs

Once the crumbs are a beautiful golden brown, allow them to cool. Then, combine them with the minced parsley and shallot in a pie plate.

5. Prepare Egg Batter

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise, horseradish, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Gradually whisk in ¼ cup of flour until smooth and well combined.

6. Prepare Fish Fillets

Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of flour in another pie plate. Cut the fish fillets into four equal pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.

7. Coat Fish Fillets

Dredge each piece of fish in the flour, dip it into the egg batter, and then coat it with the bread-crumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs stick well.

8. Bake Fish

Increase the oven temperature to 425°F. Spray a wire rack with vegetable oil spray and set it over a baking sheet. Place the coated fish pieces on the rack and bake them in the oven for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the fish registers 140°F on an instant-read thermometer.