Description
This easy lemon butter baked fish is a light and flavorful dish featuring tender fillets baked in a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock), about 150–180 g each
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley, and oregano.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the fish.
- Place lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and spoon some sauce over the fish before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or fully thawed fish for best results.
- Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist and tender.
- Add vegetables like asparagus or cherry tomatoes for a one-pan meal.
- Substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or on the stovetop to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
