Garlic Butter Baked Swai Fish
Ingredients
- 4 swai fish fillets (4–6 oz each), thawed and patted dry
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 lemon (half juiced, half sliced for serving)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Remove swai fillets from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry with paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Arrange fillets in the baking dish with space between each piece. Spoon the butter mixture evenly over each fillet. Squeeze half the lemon over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 18 to 22 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. Check at 18 minutes.
- Remove from oven, scatter fresh parsley over the top if using, and serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.
Notes
Pat the swai fillets completely dry before adding the butter mixture — skipping this step causes the fish to steam instead of bake and the texture won't be as good.