Description
A light and healthy baked white fish dish topped with a rich, citrusy lemon butter and garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick yet elegant weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia), 6 oz each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Place the fillets in the baking dish, ensuring they are not touching.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Spoon the butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American