Baked Fish with Lemon: The Easy, Juicy Weeknight Delight
Baked Fish with Lemon is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners. The bright flavors of lemon and herbs elevate the fish, making it juicy and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (like cod or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the fish fillets in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and scatter minced garlic over the top.
- Layer the lemon slices on the fish and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the fish in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 0
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 60
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