Fish and Sour Cream Bake

Indulge in the creamy, zesty goodness of this Fish and Sour Cream Bake, a delightful comfort food recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod, haddock, or tilapia, this dish comes to life with a luscious sour cream topping infused with garlic, onion powder, paprika, and bright notes of lemon zest and juice. With an optional crunchy breadcrumb layer for added texture and a burst of freshness from chopped parsley, this oven-baked fish is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Ready in just 40 minutes and requiring minimal prep, this recipe combines simplicity and flavor, making it a go-to for seafood lovers. Serve it with roasted vegetables or fluffy rice for a meal that’s nutritious, elegant, and downright irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

Step 2

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley. Set aside.

Step 4

Place the fish fillets into the prepared baking dish in a single layer.

Step 5

Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the top of each fish fillet, ensuring they are well coated.

Step 6

If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle them evenly over the sour cream layer to add a crispy topping.

Step 7

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the fish to help the breadcrumbs brown (if used).

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 9

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley and serve warm with your favorite side dish, such as roasted vegetables or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	740.5 grams (740.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1135

Total Fat 66.00g	85%
Saturated Fat 34.00g	170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 315mg	105%
Sodium 3065mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 54.60g	20%
Dietary Fiber 3.90g	14%
Total Sugars 19.50g
Protein 93.70g	187%

Vitamin D 800IU	4000%
Calcium 465mg	36%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1468mg	31%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 31.6%

Carbs: 18.4%