Easy Baked Orange Roughy
Elevate your dinner table with this simple yet flavorful recipe for *Easy Baked Orange Roughy*, a dish that perfectly balances vibrant citrus, buttery richness, and delicate spices. This 25-minute recipe highlights tender orange roughy fillets brushed with a luscious blend of melted butter, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, then lightly seasoned with paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper for a delightful depth of flavor. Baked to flaky perfection in the oven, this healthy seafood option is quick to prepare, low in prep time, and versatile enough for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Serve these golden fillets with refreshing lemon wedges for a pop of brightness and watch them disappear from the plate! Perfect for fans of easy baked fish recipes, lemon garlic seafood, or anyone seeking a light yet satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (about 6 oz each) orange roughy fillets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with the olive oil and set it aside.
Rinse the orange roughy fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are arranged in a single layer.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon juice and minced garlic, then remove the saucepan from the heat.
Brush the melted butter mixture evenly over the fillets.
Sprinkle each fillet with paprika, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13–15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven. Serve the baked orange roughy hot with lemon wedges on the side for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.2 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.6 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 1654 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1387 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
