Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish
Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish is a fancy-feeling dinner that’s so easy to make in just 30 minutes! Flaky white fish is seasoned with cajun spices before being smothered in garlicky, lemony butter and baked to perfection.
Servings 4
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Cod or halibut fillets about 6 ounces each
- 1 tsp No-salt Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted butter melted
- 4 Cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 Lemon thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk the Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels on a large plate and season both sides with the spice mix.
- Arrange the fillets in the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the fish.
- Arrange the lemon slices over the tops of the fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if desired.
Notes
Storing:
This lemon garlic butter baked fish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This lemon garlic butter baked fish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 913IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg