Baked Fish Fillet Lemon Herbs (Printable)
Tender fish fillet baked with lemon, herbs, and a flavorful marinade for a balanced meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fish
01 - 4 (5 oz each) white fish fillets 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 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Topping
09 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make:
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.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- The bright lemon and herbs make even the most basic fish fillet feel like something you'd order at a nice restaurant
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent much longer thinking about it
02 -
- Overcooked fish is dry and disappointing, so start checking at the 15 minute mark, even if the recipe says 20
- Patting the fish dry might seem like an extra step, but it's the difference between roasted fish and steamed fish
03 -
- Room temperature fish cooks more evenly than cold straight from the fridge, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before cooking
- A hot baking dish helps sear the fish immediately, creating better texture and keeping the juices inside