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Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and sliced
- 1 ½ lb white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Minced parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic.
- Zest and slice the lemon; mix zest into butter and layer slices in a baking dish.
- Season fish fillets with salt and pepper; place on lemon slices.
- Spread garlic butter evenly over fish.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
- Garnish with minced parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh fish for the best flavor and texture.
Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness.
Keep an eye on the garlic; cook until fragrant, avoiding burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 390
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75