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A piece of baked fish on a plate with butter sauce, a lemon wedge, and some asparagus spears.
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Butter Baked Fish

Our butter baked fish is an incredibly simple, yet utterly satisfying dinner. Just 3 ingredients make it a cinch to serve anytime.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 219

Ingredients

  • Four (6-ounce) chunky, white fish fillets (such as cod or pollack), preferably sustainably caught, skinless if desired
  • 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 oz) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, arrange the fish fillets, skin side down.
  • Scatter the butter on top of the fish. Season well with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until the fish is cooked through and a knife inserted into the thickest part of the fillet reveals completely opaque flesh, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve each piece of fish with a little drizzle of the butter from the roasting pan.

Notes

    1. Using frozen fish--If you're starting with frozen fish fillets, defrost them thoroughly in the fridge or in cold water, and then pat them completely dry before baking.
    1. Storage and reheating--Leftover oven baked fish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 300°F oven until warmed through.
    1. Dietary--This recipe is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.01g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 93mg | Sugar: 0.01g