Baked Fish Fillet with Lemon (Print)

Tender white fish fillets baked with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. A light, healthy main dish ready in just 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 4 white fish fillets, 5.3 oz each (cod, haddock, or tilapia)

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

04 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano

07 - 1 teaspoon salt

08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

10 - Lemon wedges for serving

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.

02 - Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.

04 - Drizzle the marinade evenly over the fish fillets, ensuring complete coverage on all surfaces.

05 - Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, depending on fillet thickness.

06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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The lemon-garlic marinade works its magic in just minutes, no lengthy prep required when youre exhausted after work.
You can swap in whatever white fish is on sale that week, making it budget-friendly without sacrificing flavor.

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Overcooking is the enemy of good fish - pull it from the oven as soon as it flakes easily, even if it seems slightly underdone in the center.
Letting the fish sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking helps it bake more evenly and prevents the shocking temperature change that can make fish tough.

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For extra flavor without added work, place a few sprigs of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary alongside the fish while it bakes.
The same marinade works beautifully on chicken breasts or shrimp when you need variety but love the flavor profile.