Cheesy Broiled Fish Fillets
A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring tender fish fillets broiled to perfection. The fish is topped with a tangy, creamy sauce and melted cheese for a flavorful and satisfying main course.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 194 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, fish, milk, and mustard. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 4 pcswhite fish fillet, about 115g each, such as cod or haddock
- 2 tbspbutter, melted
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground
- 30 gcheddar cheese, shredded
sauce
- 2 tbspketchup
- 1 tspmayonnaise
- 2 tspsweet pickle relish
- 1 tspprepared mustard, e.g. dijon or yellow
Equipment
pastry brush · spatula · baking sheet · oven · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven's broiler to high and position a rack 4-6 inches from the heat source.
About 3 min
- 2
Lightly grease a broiler-safe baking sheet and arrange the fish fillets on it in a single layer.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: If using frozen fish, ensure it is fully thawed and patted dry before starting.
- 3
Tuck any thin edges of the fillets under themselves to promote even cooking.
About 1 min
- 4
Brush about half of the melted butter over the tops of the fillets, then season with salt and pepper.
About 1 min
- 5
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook the fish for 5 minutes.
About 5 min
- 6
While the fish is broiling, combine the ketchup, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and prepared mustard in a small bowl.
About 2 min
- 7
Carefully remove the pan from the oven, flip the fillets with a spatula, and brush with the remaining butter.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A thin, flexible fish spatula works best to keep the fillets from breaking.
- 8
Return the pan to the broiler and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
About 7 min
- 9
Remove the pan from the oven and spread the sauce mixture evenly over each fillet.
About 1 min
- 10
Top evenly with the shredded cheese.
About 1 min
- 11
Return to the broiler for 1-2 minutes more, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Watch closely during this step as the cheese and sauce can burn quickly under the broiler.
- 12
Remove from the oven and let rest for a minute before serving.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 193.6kcal
- Protein
- 22.7g
- Carbs
- 3.1g
- Fat
- 10.2g
- Fibre
- 0.2g
- Sugar
- 2.5g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a 150°C (300°F) oven until warmed through to prevent the fish from becoming rubbery.
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