Crispy Garlic Butter Baked Fish
📝 Recipe Overview
This crispy garlic butter baked fish is a simple yet flavorful seafood dinner inspired by classic American oven-baked fish recipes. By combining a light garlic butter coating, high-heat oven baking, and sheet-pan convenience, this dish delivers flaky fish with golden edges and rich taste — all with minimal effort.
Ideal for busy weeknights, healthy meal plans, and seafood lovers.
⏱️ Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
- 680 g (1.5 lb) white fish fillets (cod, pollock, haddock, or tilapia)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (optional, garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C / 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat fish fillets dry and arrange them in a single layer.
- In a bowl, mix butter, olive oil, garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the fish.
- Bake uncovered for 18–20 minutes, until fish is flaky and lightly golden on the edges.
- Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
⭐ Why This Recipe Is Unique
- Combines 3 high-performing seafood styles
- High-heat baking for crispy edges
- No breading, no frying
- One-pan method (easy cleanup)
- Clean SEO-friendly language
🍽️ What to Serve With
- Roasted asparagus
- Rice or couscous
- Steamed green beans
- Simple salad
