Description
Lemon Pepper Fish is a vibrant dish that combines succulent fish fillets with the zesty brightness of lemon and the warm kick of black pepper. This easy-to-make recipe transforms weeknight dinners into delightful feasts, leaving you and your guests craving more. Perfect for grilling or baking, this flavorful fish is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat fish fillets dry on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Place fish in a shallow dish and pour marinade over them; let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Arrange marinated fillets on a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Squeeze additional lemon juice over the fish before serving; garnish if desired.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (120g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg