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Lemon Herb Baked White Fish

Lemon Herb Baked White Fish: A Fresh, Flavorful Feast

Lemon Herb Baked White Fish is a delightful, protein-rich dish that embodies fresh flavors, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 6 oz White Fish Fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut) About 6 oz each for moist texture
For the Herb Mixture
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil Melted for flavor
  • 1 large Lemon Sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, vibrant green type
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves, for aroma
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust for heat preference
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Vital seasoning

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking pan
  • Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter or olive oil with lemon juice, parsley, thyme, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  3. Place the fish fillets in a baking pan in a single layer.
  4. Pour the butter-lemon mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  5. Top each fillet with lemon slices and arrange additional slices around the pan.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for a minute, and serve immediately with pan juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding freshly grated lemon zest just before serving.

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