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Simple Baked Herb Fish

Easy Simple Baked Herb Fish That Feels Like Home Cooking

Enjoy this Simple Baked Herb Fish recipe, a light and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Fresh white fish cod, tilapia, or haddock
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil light drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice for brightness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Herb Mix
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground
Optional Add-Ons
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes for roasting
  • 2 tablespoons Capers for a tangy twist

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Combine olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dill, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Coat each fish fillet evenly with the herb mixture and arrange skin-side down on the sheet.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Optional: Toss cherry tomatoes and capers alongside before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven.

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