The easy comfort dinner your family will keep asking for
Light, buttery, and full of fresh lemon-garlic flavor — these baked fish fillets are simple to make but taste like a restaurant-quality meal. Perfect for a quick healthy dinner.
📝 Ingredients
For the Fish
4 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley (or fresh)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
Lemon slices
Fresh parsley
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2️⃣ Season the Fish
Place the fish fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon garlic mixture over them. Make sure each fillet is well coated.
3️⃣ Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is tender, flaky, and fully cooked.
4️⃣ Optional Broil Finish
For a slightly golden top, broil for an additional 1–2 minutes (watch closely so it doesn’t burn).
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve hot with rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Total Time: 25 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: ~280 per serving
💪 Protein: ~32g per serving
