Here’s a light, flavorful Lemon Herb Baked Fish Fillets recipe 🐟🍋—simple, healthy, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or snapper)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley or Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Optional: lemon slices, fresh herbs (parsley, dill)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. Season the fish
- Pat fish fillets dry.
- Place them in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil (or butter), garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon mixture evenly over the fillets.
3. Bake
- Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Serve
- Garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Tips & Variations
- Crispy top: Sprinkle with breadcrumbs or Parmesan before baking.
- Mediterranean style: Add cherry tomatoes and olives to the baking dish.
- Butter lover: Use all butter for richer flavor.
- Foil packet option: Wrap fish in foil for extra moisture.
This dish is fresh, flaky, and foolproof—great for weeknights or guests.
If you want, I can give you an air-fryer version, a sheet-pan meal with veggies, or a creamy lemon sauce option.
