Baked Fish Fillet with Herbs Lemon (Printable)
Light, herb-seasoned fish fillets baked with fresh lemon slices for a healthy, satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 white fish fillets (approximately 5 oz each), such as cod, haddock, or tilapia, skinless and boneless
→ Marinade & Seasonings
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Topping
09 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
04 - Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of the fillets.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The fish stays impossibly moist without any fancy techniques
- Everything comes together in one pan with almost zero active time
02 -
- Overcooking is the enemy so check at 15 minutes and go from there
- Patting the fish dry is not optional unless you want it to steam instead of bake
03 -
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge
- The lemon slices on top should be thin or they will not soften properly