Say goodbye to dry, flavorless fish forever—this Perfectly Baked Lemon Garlic Butter Fish is everything a weeknight dinner should be: quick, effortless, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Tender, flaky white fish fillets are smothered in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce and baked to perfection. Each bite is rich yet light, zesty yet buttery, and so good, you’ll want to lick the plate clean.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Fish Recipe
- Ready in Under 25 Minutes – Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor – Just a handful of pantry staples
- Low-Carb & Gluten-Free – Naturally wholesome and satisfying.
- Pairs with Everything – Rice, roasted veggies, salad—you name it.
- Restaurant Quality at Home – No frying, no fuss, just fresh and delicious.
Ingredients – Clean, Fresh, and Flavor-Packed
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, tilapia, or haddock work well)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon + lemon slices for garnish
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Optional: red pepper flakes for a subtle kick