Baked Perch Recipe

Two pieces of baked perch with sliced lemon on a white plate.

This tender, baked ocean perch recipe has the most flavorful spice rub. It's easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ocean perch fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried mustard
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pat the fish dry with paper towels.
Combine the salt, mustard, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir to mix.
Place fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a greased baking dish. Brush the tops of the fillets with the oil. Sprinkle the seasoning over the fish. Rub the seasoning into the fish gently with your fingers.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer and flakes apart easily with a fork.

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Notes

Cooking Tips - Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure the fish is cooked through. It should reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Depending on the thickness of the fish it may need a minute or two less or more of cooking time.

Alternate Cooking Methods - You can make this as pan-fried ocean perch fillets as well. Prepare the spice blend and fish as listed above, but heat an additional tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan. Cook the fish on both sides for 3 to 5 minutes or until it flakes apart and is cooked through.

Refrigerate - for up to 3 days in an airtight container

Freeze - for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container. Place pieces of parchment paper between the fillets to keep them from sticking.

Reheat - in the microwave in 30-second increments or a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.

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