Description
Tender white fish fillets baked with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. A healthy, elegant, and quick seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia), about 6 oz each
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Place fillets in the baking dish and pour the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (145°F internal temperature).
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with the remaining pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American