Lemon Fish
Brighten up your dinner table with this zesty and aromatic Lemon Fish recipe, a quick and healthy choice that's ready in under 30 minutes! Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or halibut, this dish is infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh lemon, garlic, and parsley. The fillets are brushed with a flavorful marinade of olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, and spices, then baked to flaky perfection under a layer of citrusy lemon slices. A final touch of melted butter and fresh parsley elevates this recipe to restaurant-quality deliciousness. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining, serve this lemon-baked fish alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets White fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 whole Lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Zest one lemon and set aside the zest. Then slice both lemons into thin rounds.
In a small bowl, mince the garlic cloves and mix them with olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika to create the marinade.
Brush the marinade generously over each fish fillet, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Arrange the lemon slices over and around the fish fillets on the baking sheet.
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is baking, finely chop the fresh parsley.
Once the fish comes out of the oven, immediately dot each fillet with a small amount of butter and sprinkle on the fresh parsley.
Serve warm with a side of your choice, such as steamed vegetables or rice, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
271 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 76 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*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.
