Whitefish with Parmesan Crust

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 C. Panko breadcrumbs
grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 C. grated parmesan
2 tbsp chopped parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
4 skinless fillets of firm white fish
2 Tbsp. butter
juice of 1 lemon


Preheat broiler.

In a medium bowl combine the breadcrumbs with the grated lemon zest, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, salt and pepper.

Put  olive oil in a sauté pan and heat over medium high heat.  Pan fry the fish, skin side up, for 2-3 minutes until fish just starts turning translucent. Turn over, sprinkle with the crumb mixture and place the pan under the a hot broiler for 2-3 minutes until breadcrumbs are a deep golden brown. Add the butter to the pan with the juice of 1 lemon. Melt around the fish and serve, making sure to spoon lemon butter over top of fish.  Enjoy!