Oven Baked Salsa Fish Fillets
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Oven Baked Salsa Fish Fillets. Featuring tender white fish fillets like tilapia, cod, or halibut, this dish is seasoned with a zesty blend of lime juice, cumin, and garlic powder, then topped with a generous layer of your favorite salsa. Baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, the fish emerges flaky, juicy, and infused with bold southwestern flavors. Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe requires minimal prep and is naturally gluten-free and high in protein. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright finishing touch, and pair with sides like cilantro-lime rice, steamed veggies, or a crisp salad for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Whether you're cooking for the family or hosting a casual dinner, these salsa-topped fish fillets are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or halibut)
- 1 cup store-bought or homemade salsa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the mixture evenly over the fish fillets to coat them well.
Spoon the salsa evenly over the top of each fillet, spreading it out to cover the surface.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Once cooked, remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve hot with your favorite sides like rice, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1975 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 86.7 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 126 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2057 mg | 44% | |
*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.
