White Fish with Lemon and Fresh Herbs
Elevate your seafood dinner with this elegant yet simple recipe for White Fish with Lemon and Fresh Herbs. Featuring tender fillets of cod, halibut, or tilapia, this dish combines a zesty lemon-garlic marinade and a medley of fresh parsley, dill, and thyme to deliver bright, herbaceous flavors in every bite. Searing the fish before baking locks in its natural juices, while a buttery herb topping ensures a luscious finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy pilaf for a wholesome, restaurant-worthy meal that’s both healthy and packed with flavor. Keywords: white fish recipe, lemon herb fish, baked fish with herbs, healthy seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets (6-8 oz each) White fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
Rinse the white fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each fillet with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish fillets and sear them for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer the fillets to the prepared baking sheet.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley, dill, thyme, and lemon zest.
Drizzle the herb mixture over the seared fish fillets. Add small dollops of butter on top of each fillet, then drizzle the lemon juice evenly over them.
Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
Remove the fish from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Serve immediately with sides such as roasted vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 2782 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2234 mg | 48% | |
*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.
