Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish

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Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish

This recipe features flaky white fish fillets (like Cod, Tilapia, or Snapper) with a golden, seasoned crust.

Ingredients

  • 4 White Fish Fillets: Patted dry with a paper towel.

  • 3 tbsp Butter: Melted.

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil.

  • 3 cloves Garlic: Minced finely.

  • 1 tsp Paprika: For that beautiful golden-red color.

  • 1 tsp Onion Powder.

  • Fresh Parsley: Chopped, for garnish.

  • 1 Fresh Lemon: Half for juice, half sliced for the tray.

  • Salt and Black Pepper: To taste.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.

  2. Make the Seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Coat the Fish: Place the dry fish fillets in the baking dish. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the fish, ensuring each piece is fully coated.

  4. Add Lemon: Place lemon slices around and between the fillets to infuse more flavor as they bake.

  5. Bake: Place in the oven for 12–15 minutes. The fish is done when it is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top and serve immediately while hot.

    For the Fish:

    Q: Can I cook this in an Air Fryer? A: Yes! Place the seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket at 190°C (375°F) for 8–10 minutes. It creates an even crispier golden crust!

    Q: How do I know when the fish is perfectly cooked? A: Use a fork to gently pull at the thickest part of the fillet. If the meat separates into easy “flakes” and is no longer translucent, it is ready.

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