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Lemon Herb Baked White Fish

Lemon Herb Baked White Fish for Effortless Weeknight Elegance

This Lemon Herb Baked White Fish is a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 minute
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish (cod, tilapia, or halibut) Choose a healthy, lean protein base.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked enhances flavors.
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (or Olive Oil) Use olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 large Lemon For juice and slices.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can swap for other herbs.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Adds earthy, floral notes.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat.

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk together melted butter or olive oil, juice of half a lemon, parsley, thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Arrange white fish fillets in a single layer in a baking pan.
  4. Pour the flavor mixture evenly over the fish, ensuring coating and liquid pooling at the bottom.
  5. Slice the remaining lemon and arrange on top of fillets.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness at 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, then spoon pan juices over each fillet before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are of uniform thickness for even cooking. Use fresh herbs for best flavor.

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