Citrus Orange Roughy

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Citrus Orange Roughy to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Citrus Orange Roughy, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium
• soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon butter or stick
• margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets orange roughy

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

In a shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and salt

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In another shallow bowl, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, butter, oil and lemon juice

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Dip the fillets into orange juice mixture, then coat with crumb mixture

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.