If you’re looking for a quick and delicious dinner option, this Baked Orange Roughy, Italian-Style is a perfect choice.
With a flavorful blend of Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses, this dish offers a delightful twist on a classic baked fish recipe.

It’s not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive meal that’s sure to please the whole family.
Enjoy the crispy coating and tender fish with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ¼ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound orange roughy fillets
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly coat a medium-sized baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Prepare the Coating
- In a shallow bowl, combine the Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, salt, and garlic powder.
Step 3: Prepare the Fish
- Brush the orange roughy fillets on both sides with the melted butter.
- Then, coat the fillets with the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Step 4: Arrange and Bake
- Place the coated fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Step 5: Cooking Time
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6: Serve
- Enjoy your delicious Italian-style orange roughy right out of the oven!
FAQs
Can I use a different type of fish for this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute other mild, flaky fish like cod or tilapia. Adjust the cooking time if needed, as different fish may cook at varying rates.
What if I don’t have Italian-seasoned bread crumbs?
You can make your own by mixing plain bread crumbs with a bit of dried Italian herbs or seasoning blend. This will give you a similar flavor profile.
Quick Italian-Style Baked Orange Roughy

This recipe for Baked Orange Roughy, Italian-Style features fish fillets coated in a mixture of Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses, baked until flaky and topped with fresh parsley.
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 ¼ cups Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Romano cheese
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 pound orange roughy fillets
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly coat a medium-sized baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow bowl, combine the Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, salt, and garlic powder.
Prepare the Fish
Brush the orange roughy fillets on both sides with the melted butter.
Then, coat the fillets with the bread crumb mixture, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Arrange and Bake
Place the coated fillets in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Cooking Time
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve
Enjoy your delicious Italian-style orange roughy right out of the oven!
hey, can i swap the fish for something like chicken or is that gonna ruin it? Not sure how these things work lol. thx Sandra for the idea tho!
Baking fish with Italian bread crumbs? What a joke. Should fry it like everyone else.
Tried this and it turned out great! Thanks Sandra for making cooking seem easy.
prep the fish – Shouldn’t it be marinated first? Everyone knows that’s the key to flavor.
Actually, this recipe works great without marinating. The coating gives it all the flavor it needs!
looks simple enough but whats italian seasoned bread crumbs? can i make it at home?
orange roughy ain’t even a real fish, right? why bother with it, just use any fish.
Can I do this in a toaster oven or is that a bad idea? wanna try this out. sounds yum!