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Baked Fish

A simple, healthy weeknight dinner: white fish fillets baked with lemon, herbs, and olive oil until flaky and golden. Ready in under 30 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
30g
Baked Fish
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Pat the 4 fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Drizzle the 2 tbsp olive oil over the fish, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Slice the 1 lemon into thin rounds. Lay the lemon slices over the fish fillets.

  5. Step 5

    Scatter the 1/4 cup chopped parsley over the top.

  6. Step 6

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  7. Step 7

    Serve hot, with extra lemon wedges if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • knife
  • cutting board

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