Easy Baked Whitefish Ole
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and vibrant Easy Baked Whitefish Ole! Featuring tender whitefish fillets seasoned with a zesty marinade of lime juice, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this dish is topped with juicy diced tomatoes and green chilies for a Tex-Mex-inspired twist. The final flourish? A golden, bubbly layer of melted cheddar cheese, broiled to perfection, and garnished with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeños for an extra kick. With just 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven, this gluten-free, high-protein recipe is a quick, healthy option bursting with bold flavors. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or alongside a crisp green salad for a fiesta of taste at your dinner table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces whitefish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chilies (canned)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Pat the whitefish fillets dry with a paper towel and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the whitefish fillets.
Spoon the diced tomatoes with green chilies over the top of the fillets, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the fish.
Switch the oven to broil and place the dish back in the oven for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Garnish the baked whitefish with chopped cilantro and optional sliced jalapeños for an added kick.
Serve hot with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.1 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2601 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*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.
