Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (e.g., tilapia or cod)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, then season with salt and pepper.
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish and pour the lemon butter sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Fish, Fish Recipe, Healthy Fish Dish