Easy Coastal Baked Fish with Lemon and Garlic
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (about 6 oz each), such as cod, tilapia, or halibut
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
- Remove fish fillets from the fridge about 10 minutes before cooking to take the chill off.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels on both sides.
- Lay the fillets in the prepared pan with a little space between each one. Spoon or brush the olive oil seasoning mixture evenly over each fillet.
- Place two or three lemon slices on top of each fillet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque all the way through.
- Remove from the oven, scatter fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the fish completely dry before seasoning — this single step makes the biggest difference between fish that bakes up flaky and golden versus fish that steams and turns pale. Don't skip it.