Description

Looking for a fun and crispy way to enjoy fish? This Filo-Wrapped Fish recipe gives you a golden, crunchy exterior with tender, flaky fish inside. Perfect for a fancy dinner or a light, satisfying meal!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Fish:

4 fillets of white fish (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp paprika (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Filo Wrapping:

6–8 sheets filo pastry
4 tbsp butter, melted (or olive oil for a lighter version)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for extra crunch)

For Serving:

Lemon wedges
Tartar sauce or garlic yogurt dip

Instructions

1. Prep the Fish

Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice. Let them sit for 5 minutes.

2. Layer the Filo Pastry

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lay one sheet of filo pastry on a clean surface and brush with melted butter.
Place another filo sheet on top and repeat until you have 2-3 layers per fish fillet.

3. Wrap the Fish

Place a fish fillet near the bottom edge of the filo sheets.
Fold in the sides, then roll it up tightly like a burrito.
Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. Bake to Perfection

Brush the tops with more butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the filo is golden brown and crispy.

5. Serve & Enjoy!

Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dip!

Notes

✔ Use fresh filo pastry—dry filo cracks easily. Cover with a damp towel while working.
✔ Don’t overfill—too much fish can make the filo soggy.
✔ For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack so the bottom crisps up too!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet
Calories: 320
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crispy filo fish, baked fish in filo, flaky filo pastry fish