Baked Pecan Crusted Fish
This baked pecan crusted fish is as delicious as it is easy to make. Before you take your first bite, brace yourself for a taste sensation unlike any other. You can use any white fish for this recipe. In fact, I most of the time I can’t tell the difference because the pecans and other ingredients bring out the best in this dish.

Whether you make pecan crusted cod, haddock, pollock, or any other kind of fish, this is an impressive food! It’s perfect for a dinner party, family dinner, or any special occasion.
If you like seafood, this delicious dish will definitely become one of your favorites! You make these pecan crusted fish fillets in the oven, so you don’t have to clean up splatters later.
Ingredients
You’ll need enough white fish fillets so each person can have at least one. You also need mayonnaise, honey, and crushed pecans.

Other things you can add are extra salt, black pepper, seasoning salt, or lemon juice.
Directions
Since I like to use pecans in a lot of different dishes, I prefer to purchase big bags of pecan halves at Costco. Then I can either use them intact, or I crush them according to the needs of the recipe.
This recipe calls for crushed pecans. Sometimes I use my manual food processor, and other times I use my NutriBullet. It basically just depends on my mood that day.
However, if you don’t have a machine that can do the crushing for you, put some in a plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin. That’s how I used to do it, and it works just fine.
After you crush the pecans, spread them out on a large plate or sheet of wax paper. It’s much easier to roll the fish when you do this.

In a large bowl with a wide opening, mix the mayonnaise and honey. Make sure it’s well mixed so you have a nice blend of creamy sweetness throughout.
Dip the fish into the mixture making sure it is coated on both sides. Then, roll the fish in the crushed pecans.

Next, place the fish on a greased baking sheet or in a large baking dish. You can use nonstick cooking spray or olive oil to prevent the fish from sticking to the pan. I prefer using a casserole dish because it helps contain the pecans that roll off.

Now is the time to add additional seasoning. I lightly sprinkled some seasoning salt over it this time. I’ve also used Old Bay seasoning. Actually, any type of seasoning you like will work.
Finally, bake the fish until it is flaky. If you have thin fillets like I had, it takes about 18 minutes. One thing you don’t want to do is overcook the fish because it gets too dry.
I often test the fish by flaking a tiny bit with a fork. If it flakes easily, then it’s ready to come out of the oven.
Serve this fish with a side of lime or lemon wedges. And if you want extra garnish, sprinkle a little bit of chopped parsley or chives over the top.
This fish is delicious with a variety of side dishes. If you like potatoes, you’ll love these buttermilk garlic mashed potatoes.
This yummy onion-seasoned rice is also a wonderful side for any fish dinner.
Condiments for Fish
You’ll love the combination of the crunchy texture of the nuts and the creamy sweetness of the honey-flavored mayo. This is one recipe you’ll want to keep. When I make pecan-crusted fish, I also make this super easy but flavorful creamy tartar sauce. It’s perfect for dipping the fish.
Or you might prefer this zesty cocktail sauce. Both sauces are easy to make, so why not make both? That way, everyone at the table can have whatever they like. Also remember to make some delicious sides.

What to Serve with Fish
You can serve this fish with almost anything. I like it with twice-baked potatoes or some yellow rice. Add this tomato cucumber corn salad, and you have a delicious meal.
A really good side dish is this Homemade Rice a Roni. Add a salad, and you have a delicious meal!
If you’re pressed for time, make these yummy sweet potato fries. They’re easy and absolutely delicious!
For some extra crunch, make a batch of these crispy zucchini parmesan chips. Even my non-veggie-loving husband asks for seconds of these!
Here are more ideas of delicious foods to serve with fish.
Baked Pecan Crusted Fish Recipe

Pecan crusted fish is a delicious and nutritious family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of any white fish (flounder, perch, whiting, or cod)
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 cup of crushed pecans
- Seasoning salt or salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray the bottom of a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a wide bowl, combine the mayonnaise and honey. Mix well.
- Dip the fish fillets in the mayonnaise and honey mixture.
Coat the fish with pecans. I like to spread the pecans over a large plate or wax paper and press the fish into the pecans. - Place the coated fish on the baking pan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake the fish for 18 minutes or until the fish is flaky.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 547Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 31gCholesterol 123mgSodium 335mgCarbohydrates 12gFiber 3gSugar 10gProtein 40g
The nutrition information is a product of online calculators. I try to provide true and accurate information, but these numbers are estimates.
That sounds so yummy! I love pecans and also buy a huge bag of them to use as I need. I make a very similar pecan crusted chicken but I love the idea of swapping that out with fish. Yum! Pinned.
Thanks for the idea of putting pecans on chicken! I think I’ll try that soon. Let me know how you like the pecan crusted fish.
This looks like a great pecan crust for fish and will be delicious! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
And thank you, Miz Helen, for hosting the link party!
I made this tonight, and my family loved it! Thank you!
I’m super happy to see this! Thank you so much for letting me know! This is one of our favorite dinners, and I’m glad y’all enjoyed it!
Looking forward to trying the pecan crusted fish BUT Just returned from Kauai–the requested dish in the best restaurants there is Macadamia crusted mahi mahi. It’s wonderful. I’ve been thinking about how to get the nuts to stick and now I have your magic “glue” thanks so much
Hi Marilyn! Or should I say aloha? I bet you had the best time in Kauai! Please let us know how the macadamia crusted fish comes out. I’ll probably try it soon. Thanks so much for the tip!