Description
Easy Lemon Butter Baked Fish is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the freshness of white fish, enhanced with lemon, butter, and herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
White fish
Butter
Fresh garlic cloves
Fresh lemon juice
Fresh herbs
Salt
black pepper
Asparagus
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and mix in minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and your choice of herbs.
- Place the skinless, de-boned fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over the fish and season with salt and black pepper.
- Add asparagus (or your choice of vegetables) around the fish on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional lemon slices and herbs if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with olive oil. You can also add cherry tomatoes and olives for a Mediterranean flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Easy Lemon Butter Baked Fish, easy fish recipes, baked fish, lemon butter fish, healthy fish dinner