Lemon Garlic Fish (Printable)

Tender white fish fillets with zesty lemon, garlic, and herbs. Quick, healthy, and perfect for easy dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 boneless white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), about 5 oz each

→ Marinade

02 - 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
03 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp sea salt
06 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
09 - 4 lemon wedges

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano or thyme until well combined.
02 - Arrange the fish fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, turning each fillet to ensure even coating. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
03 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper, or alternatively heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat on the stovetop.
04 - For oven baking, arrange the marinated fillets on the prepared tray and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For pan-searing, place fillets in the hot skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
05 - Transfer the cooked fillets to serving plates, sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley, and accompany each portion with a lemon wedge.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The marinade comes together in about two minutes with pantry staples you probably already have.
  • It works equally well baked or pan seared, so you can adapt to whatever mood or weather demands.
  • Clean up is minimal and the fish cooks in under fifteen minutes, which makes it perfect for exhausted evenings.
02 -
  • Do not marinate beyond thirty minutes because the lemon juice will essentially start cooking the fish and you will end up with a mushy texture.
  • If pan searing, let the skillet get fully hot before adding the fillets or they will stick and tear when you try to flip them.
03 -
  • Taste the marinade before pouring it over the fish and adjust the salt or lemon to your preference, because the flavor of the marinade is the flavor of the finished dish.
  • If baking, spoon the leftover marinade from the dish over the fillets halfway through cooking for extra moisture and flavor.

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