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Lemon Herb Baked White Fish

Lemon Herb Baked White Fish: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight

This Lemon Herb Baked White Fish recipe transforms a simple weeknight dinner into an elegant feast with just a few easy steps.
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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
  • 12 oz White Fish Fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut) Choose about 6 oz each for even cooking
For the Flavor Infusion
  • 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil Melted
  • 1 large Lemon For slicing and juicing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • 1 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking pan
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together melted unsalted butter (or olive oil), the juice from half a lemon, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  3. Arrange the white fish fillets in a shallow baking pan.
  4. Gently pour the butter-lemon mixture over the fish fillets.
  5. Slice the remaining half of the lemon and arrange slices on top of each fillet.
  6. Bake the fish for 12-15 minutes, checking for doneness at the 10-minute mark.
  7. Serve immediately while warm, spooning the pan juices over the fillets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are of uniform thickness to promote even cooking. Use fresh herbs for best flavor and monitor cooking time closely to avoid overcooking.

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