Description
Flaky white fish fillets baked with a fragrant blend of fresh herbs and topped with a zesty, rich lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (6oz each, such as Cod or Halibut)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking dish with oil or butter.
- Pat the fish fillets completely dry using paper towels to ensure they roast properly.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, and thyme.
- Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish and spoon the lemon butter mixture evenly over the top of each piece.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let the fish rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.