Baked Fish Recipes

baked fish recipes

How to bake fish
  1. Lay some lemon slices in a baking dish.
  2. Season the fish with salt and pepper and put it on top of the lemons.
  3. Melt some butter and add garlic and lemon zest to it before spooning or brushing it onto the fish.
  4. Now pop the fish into the oven for 10 minutes and dinner will be ready!

Fast Baked Fish

baked fish recipes

We always have a good supply of fresh fish, so I make fish recipes often. This recipe is my favorite because it is moist, tender and flavorful. —Judie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: calories 270 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein.

Ingredients:

  • 1-1/4 pounds fish fillets
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • Paprika, optional
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instruction:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place fish in a greased 11×7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, pepper and, if desired, paprika. Drizzle with butter. , Cover and bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes.

Easy Baked Fish

baked fish recipes

This baked fish recipe uses simple ingredients for big Mediterranean flavor! It’s a crowd-pleaser with any type of white fish.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 257 calories, Sugar 2.6 g, Sodium 256.7 mg, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2.2 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 35.3 g, Cholesterol 85 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (tilapia, halibut, cod, snapper, and so forth)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 cup green olives, sliced in half (optional*; we like Castelvetrano)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instruction:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the fish to stand at room temperature while prepping the vegetables.
  2. Chop the tomatoes, olives, red onion and garlic, as noted above.
  3. Place the chopped vegetables, drained capers, and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley in the bottom of a 9 x 13″ baking dish. Mix with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
  4. Pat the fish dry. Rub it with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, split between the filets. Sprinkle both with the oregano and a few grinds black pepper. Place the fillets on top of the vegetables in the pan, then gently drizzle the fillets with the lemon juice.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fish; check at 15 minutes for very thin fillets), until the fish is flaky and the internal temperature is 140 degrees Fahrenheit when measured with a food thermometer. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and serve immediately, adding a few spoonful of vegetables to each plate (over the top or next to the fish).

Crispy Oven-Baked Fish

baked fish recipes

There are lots of baked fish recipes out there, but this oven-fried version is hands-down our favorite. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this recipe is fast and easy enough to satisfy your Friday fish fry cravings any night of the week. It would also taste great served on a bun with tartar sauce and a slice of cheese (so go ahead and ditch the drive-thru).

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 2

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 240 , Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fat 0 , Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, Saturated Fat 2 1/2 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 egg or 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 1/3 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 2 catfish or tilapia fillets (3 to 4 oz each)
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 lemon wedges

Instruction:

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; generously spray foil with cooking spray. In shallow bowl or dish, beat egg and water with wire whisk until well blended. In another shallow bowl or dish, mix bread crumbs, lemon-pepper seasoning and garlic salt.
  2. Dip fish into egg mixture; coat with bread crumb mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Spray fish with cooking spray.
  3. Bake 10 minutes. Turn fillets; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork. Place fillets on serving platter; garnish with lemon wedges.

Baked Fish Fillets

baked fish recipes

Baking fish fillets is the easiest way to ensure a tender, flaky entrée that maintains its flavor and doesn’t dry out. For this baked fish recipe, all you have to do is mix up an easy lemon-butter sauce for fish, drizzle it on, and pop your fillets in the oven. You’ll be enjoying Baked Fish Fillets in just half an hour. This recipe works wonderfully with any mild-flavored fish, meaning you can switch it up and have baked cod, baked tilapia, baked catfish, or whatever looks best at the fish counter!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 235 , Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 23 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound mild-flavored fish fillet, about 3/4 inch thick
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instruction:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom of rectangular pan, 11x7x1 1/2 inches.
  2. Cut fish fillets into 4 serving pieces if needed. Place pieces, skin sides down, in the pan, folding thin ends under if necessary for even thickness.
  3. Mix remaining ingredients; drizzle over fish.
  4. Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

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FAQ

What is the best temperature to bake fish?

Baking Temperatures for Fish

Chefs recommend baking fish at between 350° Fahrenheit and 450° Fahrenheit.

Is it better to bake fish covered or uncovered?

Bake Fish Covered or Uncovered: The Bottom Line

The basic rule of thumb is that breaded and coated fish should be cooked on an open tray, while fillets and whole fish should be covered for moist and tender results.

How long does fish go in the oven?

Dry fish filets with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Place on a large sheet pan and rub the oil over the fish filets, covering both sides. Sprinkle the filets with the seasoning. Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is flaky and has reached an internal temp of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

What do you soak fish in before baking?

Soak fish in 1/4 cup vinegar, lemon juice or wine and water before cooking it for a sweet tender taste. Remove the fishy smell from your hands by washing with vinegar and water or salt and water. When baking whole fish, wrap it in well-oiled cheesecloth.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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