You'll love this baked pollock with a crispy topping - it's a delicious recipe that only takes 30 minutes. It's one of the best pollock recipes because it allows the natural flavors of the fish to shine while adding a little flavor and crunch!
The parmesan panko crumb topping provides a lovely crunch and herby flavor. It's a great dish and one of the best simple pollock recipes! If you like making baked fish, try my baked parmesan panko cod or baked lemon salmon as well.
Wild Alaska pollock is a great source of protein and, like other white fish, gives you a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids while being low in calories.
Pollock is a firmer textured, flaky fish that isn't very oily. If you like cod or halibut, you'll like pollock. It flakes apart into larger chunks and is a substantial and tasty fish.
Ingredients for Baked Pollock
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this crispy pollock recipe. Here's what you'll need (see the recipe card for quantities):
- Alaskan Pollock Fillets - also called Pacific pollock and walleye pollock, Alaskan pollock is a type of cod fish that can be found in the North Pacific. Wild caught Alaskan cod is a sustainable fish and isn't overfished.
- Olive Oil - if you don't have or want to use olive oil, you can use melted butter or vegetable oil.
- Sea Salt - brings out the natural flavors of the fish.
- Garlic Powder - adds a little allium flavor to the dish.
- Italian Seasoning (or Italian Herb Blend) - adds a combination of thyme, oregano, basil, and more to season the fish.
- Onion Powder - adds a great punch of oniony flavor.
- Ground Black Pepper - adds the tiniest bit of heat.
- Panko Breadcrumbs - creates a crispy, light topping on the fish that bakes to a perfect golden brown.
- Parmesan Cheese - adds creamy, sweet flavor to the topping.
- If you'd like to add a little heat to this recipe, feel free to add some chili powder, cayenne pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes to the spice blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pollock is considered a mild fish. It doesn't have a strong fish taste and is similar to cod or haddock.
Yes, for several reason! It has a mild flavor and isn't overly fishy and it cooks quite easily. It's affordable and a sustainable fish.
Pollock should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
What to Serve with Pollock
Fresh vegetables, salads, or a simple side of rice are always good sides for fish! But here are some great side dishes that are especially good with this delicious, flaky white fish.
- Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe - a fantastic side for any fish, this fantastic creamy sauce is way better than the store-bought stuff.
- Parmesan Green Beans - these tasty roasted green beans are a simple but tasty side dish that pairs well with white fish.
- Spring Mix Salad - turn a bag of spring mix into a wonderful fresh salad!
- Black Bean Salad - an easy side dish with bell pepper and black beans.
If you've never tried baked pollock, this is a great recipe to try. It's delicious, easy, and a crowd-pleaser. If you try it, let us know! Connect with us on Instagram and share your photos, or leave us a rating.
Baked Pollock
Ingredients
- 1 pound pollock fillets
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the fish fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat dry with a paper towel. Brush the olive oil over the top and sides of the fillets.
- In a small bowl, mix the sea salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Sprinkle half the mixture of the fillets. In a medium bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and the remaining spices.
- Sprinkle the panko mixture over the pollock fillets and gently press down to make sure the breadcrumbs and cheese are sticking to the fish.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- If you’d like the panko topping to be crispier, broil the fish on high for 1 minute. Serve immediatley.
Bubba says
Delicious! Will broil the topping next time.
Seasons01 says
I just sprinkled everything on in the order it was... except the Italian Seasoning because we can't have basil, so I used Marjoram, Oregano, and Paprika for a little color.
Everyone liked it, but we would like to know if you have used this on any other type of fish. I got the Pollock for free, and 1 out of 3 liked the fish. Because like my husband says... It's Pollock. With shrugged shoulders. ;0)
So I'm looking for another fish this would work on.
Seasons01 says
I just sprinkled everything on in the order it was... except the Italian Seasoning because we can't have basil, so I used Marjoram, Oregano, and Paprika for a little color.
Everyone liked it, but we would like to know if you have used this on any other type of fish. I got the Pollock for free, and 1 out of 3 liked the fish. Because like my husband says... It's Pollock. With shrugged shoulders. ;0)
Cook time for us was 16 minutes and I could have taken it out even earlier then that.
Emily says
Yes, you can absolutely use this topping on other types of fish! I regularly make cod amd whitefish this way as well!