Description
Tender baked white fish topped with a rich, creamy lemon sauce. This elegant yet simple dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2. Pat fish dry and brush with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- 3. Arrange fish in prepared baking dish and bake 12-15 minutes until flakes easily.
- 4. Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 30-45 seconds.
- 5. Add heavy cream, bring to gentle simmer, cook 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- 6. Gradually whisk in lemon juice, then add zest, salt, and white pepper.
- 7. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and capers.
- 8. Let fish rest 2-3 minutes, then serve with warm lemon cream sauce.
Notes
Store fish and sauce separately in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat fish gently in 300°F oven and warm sauce over low heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g