Bass fillets get wonderful flavor and texture when crusted with a mixture of bread crumbs, olives, paprika, herbs and lemon peel.

Makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 209
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 25g

Bass with Sweet Paprika-Green Olive Crust

 Low Calorie   Low Carbohydrates   Low Fat   Low Sodium

Ingredients

3 slices white bread
1/3 cup pitted green Spanish olives
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Paprika
2 teaspoons McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Parsley Flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Oregano Leaves
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection 100% Organic Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds bass fillet, cut into 6 pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place bread in food processor; cover. Process until fine crumbs form. Add olives, paprika, parsley, lemon peel, oregano, pepper and salt. Process until olives are finely chopped.

2. Place fillets on oiled baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Press crumb mixture evenly onto top of fillets. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crumbs are browned and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: Prepare as directed, using halibut or cod in place of the bass.