Baked Fish Fillet with Herbs (Printable version)

Light fish fillet baked with herbs, garlic, and lemon for a quick healthy meal ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 (5 oz each) white fish fillets such as cod, haddock, or tilapia, skinless and boneless

→ Marinade & Seasonings

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp dried thyme
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Topping

09 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
04 - Brush the marinade evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
05 - Arrange lemon slices on top of the fillets.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The fish comes out incredibly tender and flaky every single time
  • The lemon and herbs create a bright fresh flavor that feels fancy
  • It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish
02 -
  • Dry the fish thoroughly with paper towels or the marinade will slide right off
  • Do not overbake, the fish will continue cooking slightly after you pull it out
  • Let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Let the fish sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before baking for even cooking
  • Use a glass baking dish so you can see exactly how the fish is cooking through the sides

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