Description
A light and flavorful baked white fish topped with rich lemon herb butter and roasted until tender and flaky. This quick and wholesome dish is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (6 ounces each), such as cod or tilapia
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced herbs (parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, or dill)
- 1 lemon, zested and thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange fish fillets in a single layer.
- Season fish lightly with salt and black pepper.
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, garlic, salt, pepper, minced herbs, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread lemon butter evenly over each fillet.
- Top with thin lemon slices.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C).
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use cod, tilapia, halibut, haddock, or snapper.
- Add lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Sprinkle parmesan on top for a crisp finish.
- Store refrigerated up to 2 days.
- Avoid freezing as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
