Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a flat baking sheet with foil for the fish, or simply place the fish in a glass baking dish with a light coating of olive oil or butter.
Lightly season the filets with salt and pepper using your hands.
Crack the egg into a small bowl. Whisk until blended. In a separate bowl, add your bread crumbs or panko with the fresh parsley and minced garlic.
Using a marinade brush, apply the egg wash mixture to the each filet. You can also dunk your filets into the egg mixture if you prefer. You may not use all of the egg wash, but apply it generously. Then coat your filets in the bread crumb/panko mixture. **If you have enough ingredients, you may repeat the egg and bread crumb process for extra coated goodness!
Place filets on the baking sheet or dish. Then sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese on top of the filets.
Place filets into the oven and allow to cook for 22 minutes. If your filets are more than 1 inch in thickness, they need more cook time. The general rule of thumb is about 20 mins for every inch of thickness, or check with a fork - if inserted easily, the fish is done.
Squeeze half a lemon over top once removed from the oven, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
