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Baked Citrus Fish Recipe

Flaky, juicy baked fish bursting with bright citrus flavors! This easy recipe is ready in under an hour and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Impress your family with minimal effort – the delicious buttery citrus sauce is the secret ingredient!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 60.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Citrus Fish

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • orange juice (optional, up to 1/4 cup as part of total citrus blend)
  • not specified in recipe
  • lemon juice (optional, up to 1/4 cup as part of total citrus blend)
  • 4 (6-ounce) fish fillets
  • salt, to taste (generously)
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (generously)
  • zest from 1/2 a citrus fruit
  • cooking spray, for lightly greasing

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How to Make Baked Citrus Fish

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup of citrus juice (orange, lemon, or a combination) and zest from 1/2 a citrus fruit. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Lightly spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  4. Place 4 (6-ounce) fish fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  5. Season the fish generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Pour the butter-juice mixture evenly over the fish fillets.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

18g

Carbs

0g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Main Dish Seafood Fish