Description
A light and flaky fish fillet recipe laced with lemon and garlic, perfect for capturing the essence of coastal dining.
Ingredients
- 4-5 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or flounder)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle melted butter and olive oil over each fillet, then evenly sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Zest the lemon and sprinkle the zest over the fillets.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish.
- Arrange the fillets in the prepared dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil during the first half of cooking to maintain moisture.
