This recipe is just like classic Chicken Parmesan, but uses crispy fish fillets instead of chicken! We also skip the battering and frying steps by using frozen fish, so this comes together fast. Originally published April 20, 2017.
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So I went to book club last night, and for what feels like the 5th or 6th time in as many months, I hadn’t read a single page of the assigned book. I know, I know! I’m the worst. I totally feel like Mr. Bingley on Pride and Prejudice where he’s trying to explain to Jane that he CAN indeed read, even though he has a huge library and never does. He sounds like a total dweeb, and I think I do too.
When do you guys make time to read? Before bed? Kid’s nap time? I used to read all the time (before I started a food blog…)
I definitely read a ton growing up. My parents’ house is a two-story, and there is no TV on the main floor. You have to make a trip upstairs to watch TV, and since it wasn’t a natural gathering spot we didn’t turn it on as much. I remember one time in high school a friend of mine came by, and when she walked in she stopped short, looked around at my dad reading the newspaper, the rest of us reading books, and said, “Everybody’s just reading!” Like that was abnormal.
I give my parents credit for teaching us to love reading by reading themselves all the time. My kids are 6 and 4 and love to read more than any kids I know (my kids don’t have any scheduled TV time, it’s a special occasion thing), but I still worry about what things will look like in 10 years. I figure if they don’t see me reading books, then they won’t either. (Instead, they see me on my computer working, which is valid, but perhaps not as balanced as I should be.)
I do read my scriptures every day, which is good for my kids to see I suppose. We actually just challenged Charlotte (6) to read the Book of Mormon in the next 2 years before she turns 8. She’s SO excited. It’s 531 pages of tiny text, so no small feat. The day after we issued the challenge, I got this text from her kindergarten teacher:
Oh sweet, sweet Charlotte. Haha! We told her that for every 30 days that she read (she has a calendar to put stickers on every day) she would earn a pack of gum. She was so excited about the gum that we kind of just forgot to tell her that there would be some sort of grand prize when she finished. (Also because we’re not sure what exactly the prize will be and don’t want to set expectations.) Rest assured, if she gets it done she will be getting more than a pack of gum!
Ingredients for Crispy Fish Parmesan
Have you guys ever made Chicken Parmesan? It is so good, especially with some delicious pasta to go with it. But I´m trying to eat more fish and I thought, what if we substitute crispy fish fillets for chicken? Would it work? You guys. It is SO GOOD! And super easy too. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels sorta special.
- crunchy breaded fish fillets
- linguine pasta
- Parmesan cheese
- marinara sauce
- fresh mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil
How to make crispy parmesan fish
The recipe comes together in about 30 minutes, tops. It’s a great way to get more fish in your diet, like I’m always trying to do! You can use either fresh or shredded mozzarella. Definitely choose a high quality marinara sauce. The fresh basil is optional, but it really does make it taste so good! Fresh herbs are the best, especially in the summer months (we just planted our herb garden! Woohoo! Bring on the basil!)
Using prepackaged fish fillets will totally save you time in the kitchen. Just sprinkle with cheese and top with marinara for a quick and easy dinner.
Fresh mozzarella makes all the difference in this recipe. So creamy and delicious.
Other fish recipes you will love:
Beer-Battered Fish Burrito Bowl with Orange Avocado Salsa >> that beer-battered fish! It’s so good!!
Easy Parmesan Tilapia >> this recipe is making the rounds on the internet. It’s done in 15 minutes!
Almond-Crusted Honey Dijon Tilapia: >>that’s polenta underneath! Yum.
Beer Battered Fish Tacos >>tender and crunchy and worth every speck of oil!
Crispy Parmesan Tilapia from Spend with Pennies
Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce from Dinners, Dishes, and Dessert
Cod Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing from Big Bear’s Wife
Parmesan Crusted Fish with Lemon and Capers from Aggie’s Kitchen
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Crispy Fish Parmesan (just like Chicken Parmesan)
Ingredients
- 1 (19-oz) package Crunchy Breaded Fish Fillets, like Gorton's Brand
- 12 ounces linguine pasta, plus water and salt to boil, and olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 4-6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, *thinly sliced
- fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Line up all 10 fish fillets on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with nonstick spray (line it with foil or parchment paper first for super easy cleanup.)
- Bake the fish filets for 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil and add a half tablespoon of salt or so. (It should taste like seawater). When it boils, add the linguine. Cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-9 minutes, until al dente. Drain and drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
- Take the fish out of the oven and flip each fillet. Sprinkle each fillet with about a teaspoon of shredded parmesan.
- Return to the oven for 6 minutes.
- Take it out of the oven. Spoon about a tablespoon of marinara sauce on each fillet, then top with a thin slice of mozzarella cheese. Return to the oven for another 4-6 minutes (last time I promise!), until cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven.
- Heat the marinara sauce on the stove or in the microwave.
- Divide the linguine between 4 plates. Top with warmed marinara sauce and 2-3 fillets.
- Top each plate with chopped basil and serve.
Wow,! Awesome post for the food lover like me. Chicken parm is the best recipe. When I arrange a TV show or party then I make Chicken Parm. Thanks, Thanks for sharing us
Chicken parmesan is one of my favorite meals, but using crispy frozen fish instead?! Genius! I can’t wait to try this one, I think my whole family would love it!
Thanks Aimee! Chicken parm is the best right? I hope you guys love this version!
I can’t believe you would publish a “recipe” like this with the main ingredient already prepared!!!! Horrible!
Horrible? Nah. A bad hair day is horrible. Killing butterflies is horrible. A super quick dinner that is delicious and my 3 kids will eat? I call that AWESOME!
I cannot wait to test this on my fussy one – I think she is going to LOVE it! and I LOVE how excited Charlotte got about gun :)
I hope she loves it Heather! My kids liked it a lot. Hard not to love something so crispy :)
I love all of these ingredients on their own, but would have never thought of them together… and yet it looks so amazing!!
That’s a good point, so many recipes are like that for me! Like, I never would have put them together. That’s why cooking is so fun! Thanks Glory!
What a great idea! Just put this on my dinner menu for next week – DELICIOUS!
High praise Amy! Thanks! Let me know how you guys like it :)
This DOES look delish, Karen! I’ve got to remember to check for Gorton’s next time I head to the store! I really want to try the burrito bowl you recently posted.
I can’t wait to find out what Charlottes grand surprise is! It’s sweet that a pack of gum is such a motivator. I wouldn’t count on that lasting too much longer though . . .
Thanks Kris! I hope they have Gorton’s up in Sidney. It’s so versatile! I love it for quick dinners.
And I can’t wait to find out the grand prize either! We were thinking maybe a trip to go to General Conference. But we’re not sure. Something fun!