Baked Fish
Tender, flaky fish fillets baked to perfection beneath a luxurious garlic lemon parsley butter that melts into every bite. This elegant yet effortless dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort, featuring bright citrus notes and aromatic herbs that complement the delicate fish beautifully.
Ingredients
- 4 whole fish fillets 6 oz each, cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Garlic Lemon Parsley Butter:
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels and arrange them in the prepared baking dish. Brush with olive oil and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest and salt,, mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
- Divide the garlic lemon parsley butter evenly among the fish fillets, spreading it generously across the top of each piece.
- Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes. Spoon any melted butter from the pan over the fish before serving.