easy fish
This easy fish recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. Featuring flaky white fish baked with simple seasonings and fresh vegetables, it's ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or snapper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fillets.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
This recipe pairs wonderfully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.