Baked Fish and Rice
This Baked Fish and Rice is a complete meal that comes together in one baking dish, making it a good choice for a busy night when everyone’s hungry. Tender fish fillets bake right on top of fluffy long grain rice, soaking up flavor from the broth and seasonings. Finished with crispy onions and melty cheese, it’s one of those fish recipes the whole family happily adds to their rotation. If you love easy fish and rice dinners that feel comforting without being heavy, this one checks all the boxes.
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice or regular rice, so it’s not recommended unless you increase the liquid and baking time significantly.
Any type of firm white fish works well, such as haddock or pollock, as long as the fillets are similar in thickness to cod fillets.
Both work great—just be sure frozen fish is fully thawed and patted dry before baking.
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Ingredient Notes
- Cod fillets (fresh or frozen & thawed) – A type of firm white fish that bakes up flaky and mild, making it perfect for family friendly fish recipes.
- Long-grain white rice – This regular rice cooks evenly in the oven and absorbs the savory broth for a perfect fish rice base.
- Chicken broth – Adds rich flavor to the rice so it turns out fluffy instead of bland.
- Crispy fried onions – Bring texture and a golden brown topping that everyone loves.
- Butter – Melts over the fish fillets to keep them juicy and flavorful.
- Olive oil – Helps the fish cook evenly and prevents sticking while adding subtle richness.
- Teaspoon garlic powder – Adds savory depth without overpowering the fish.
- Paprika – Gives gentle warmth and beautiful color to the cod fillets.
- Salt – Enhances all the flavors in both the rice recipe and the fish.
- Ground black pepper – Adds just enough bite to balance the richness of the butter and cheese.
- Fresh parsley – Brings brightness and a pop of fresh herbs to finish the dish.
- Parmesan cheese – Melts into a savory topping that pairs beautifully with baked fish.
- Lemon slices – A squeeze of lemon juice right before serving wakes up all the flavors.
Baked Fish and Rice
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then grease a 9×13 baking dish. Add rice and broth to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top rice with ½ cup crispy friend onions and cod filets, drizzle oil on top of fish, then season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place butter cubes on top of fish filets. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, top with remaining crispy fried onions, fresh parsley, and parmesan, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakey.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley, then serve with lemon wedges or slices.
Baked Fish and Rice
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds cod fresh or frozen & thawed
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup crispy fried onions divided
- 2 tablespoons salted butter cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh parsley + more for garnish
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
- 1 lemon sliced for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, then grease a 9×13 baking dish. Add rice and broth to the prepared baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top rice with ½ cup crispy friend onions and cod filets, drizzle oil on top of fish, then season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place butter cubes on top of fish filets. Cover pan tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover, top with remaining crispy fried onions, fresh parsley, and parmesan, then bake an additional 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through and flakey.
- Garnish with additional fresh parsley, then serve with lemon wedges or slices.
Nutrition
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