Updated: Feb 28
This Lemon and Garlic Butter Baked Fish is the most simplest and delicious way you can bake white fish fillets. The lemon and garlic butter sauce is silky and irresistible and the fish is flaky and cooked to perfection. Serve it with rice, quinoa, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a garden salad to create a perfect wholesome meal in 20 minutes. Let's Begin!
Why you'll LOVE this recipe
Effortless Preparation: With just 5 minutes of prep time, this recipe offers maximum flavor with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
Versatile Serving Options: Whether paired with rice, quinoa, or a side salad, this dish complements a variety of sides, allowing you to customize your meal according to your preferences.
Healthy and Wholesome: Made with fresh ingredients, gluten-free, and with dairy-free options, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, offering a wholesome dining experience for you and your loved ones.
Restaurant-Quality Results: Impress your family and friends with a restaurant-quality dish cooked to perfection in the comfort of your kitchen, showcasing your culinary skills without the hassle.
Watch How To Make It
Shopping for White Fish Fillets
Fish may not be cheap to buy, but you can still find great quality fillets at a good price. When shopping for white fish fillets, your best bet is to use a flaky fish such as Cod and Snapper or on the cheaper end, Perch or Bass fillets. In fact, this recipe has been passed down to me by my brother, who is a chef by trade, and he uses Perch or Bass as he finds it cooks perfectly and the light flavour, allows the sauce to shine.
If however, you prefer an Australian fish, I have also cooked this recipe using Barramundi fillets, which is a sweet and slightly stronger flavoured fillet, and it has also turned out deliciously perfect.
What can you serve this fish with?
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Lemon and Garlic Butter Baked Fish, gluten-free
Serves 4
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Baked Fish:
4 White Fish Fillets* (approximately 180g each fillet)
2 tablespoons butter, dairy-free optional
1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
To Serve:
Or any side salad / baked or mashed vegetables
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven and prepare the sauce: Preheat the oven to 200°C fan forced / 220°C conventional oven / 425°F. Melt the butter in a small frying pan and then add the garlic, thyme, and lemon juice. Whisk to combine creating a creamy sauce.
2. Prepare the fish: Line a baking dish with baking paper, place the fish fillets into a baking dish, and pour the lemon garlic sauce over the fillets. Using tongs turn the fillets over to coat both sides. Season with sea salt and pepper and add a thin slice of lemon over each fillet.
3. Bake: Place the fish into the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through. In the meantime, prepare a side dish of your choice.
4. Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley leaves, and serve.
*Personal preference for fish choice is Barramundi fillets; however, Perch fillets or Bass fillets are perfect to use. Keep in mind, if you use Barramundi, they are thicker and may need extra cooking time.
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Recipe and Photography Margaret Pahos for @CreateCookShare