Baked Fish Fillet Lemon (Printable Version)

Tender white fish fillets baked with lemon and herbs for a light, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

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

→ Marinade & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano or thyme
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

→ Optional

10 - Lemon wedges, for serving

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing with olive oil.
02 - Place the fish fillets in a single layer within the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried oregano or thyme.
04 - Evenly drizzle the marinade over the fish fillets.
05 - Layer the thin lemon slices atop each fillet, covering them evenly.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with optional lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes impressive but genuinely takes less time than scrolling your phone.
  • The kitchen smells incredible without any of the stress of complicated cooking.
02 -
  • Overcooked fish becomes sad and rubbery, so start checking at fifteen minutes and trust that carryover heat will finish the job gently.
  • The lemon slices aren't just for decoration, they protect the top of the fish and release their oils as they soften, creating a natural glaze.
03 -
  • Buy your fish the day you plan to cook it and ask the fishmonger to ensure the fillets are thin and even, which guarantees they'll cook at the same pace.
  • Taste a tiny piece of the parsley marinade on your finger before pouring it over the fish, because knowing your seasoning is right gives you confidence as it bakes.

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