Minted Apricot Fish
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Minted Apricot Fish, a quick and easy recipe that combines succulent fish fillets with a luscious apricot-mint glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this dish features tender fish fillets brushed with a sweet and tangy sauce made with apricot preserves, freshly chopped mint, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic. Baked to flaky perfection in just 15 minutes, the fish is finished with an extra drizzle of sauce and a garnish of fresh mint for a truly elegant presentation. Serve alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad for a delightful, healthy meal that’s as beautiful as it is flavorful. With minimal prep time and fresh, citrusy undertones, this recipe is a refreshing way to elevate your seafood game. Perfectly suited for fans of quick baked fish recipes, apricot-glazed meals, and mint-infused dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as cod, salmon, or tilapia)
- 0.5 cup Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Place the fish fillets in the prepared baking dish. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, chopped mint, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and water. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is well combined and slightly thickened (about 3-4 minutes).
Brush or spoon half of the apricot-mint sauce over the fish fillets, reserving the rest for serving.
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fillets are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Serve the fish with the reserved apricot-mint sauce drizzled on top. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs if desired.
Pair with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.2 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 1454 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.0 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.4 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 45.0 mcg | 225% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1790 mg | 38% | |
*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.
