Quick Garlic Butter Baked Fish Recipe
This 20-minute garlic butter baked fish is all you need during the week. It is easy, delicious and a real crowd pleaser. You can use any type of fish—I love swordfish or salmon for this one.
Ingredients
- 4 6-oz fish portions (salmon, halibut,
- swordfish, cod)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, more for drizzling
- 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped finely with a knife
- ¼ cup minced fresh herbs (use anything you
- like; I use parsley, dill, tarragon, oregano)
- Plenty of fresh coarsely ground mixed
- peppercorns*
- About 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lemon, sliced in thin rounds (you will need
- only 4 slices)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a cooking vessel large enough to hold the fish in one layer while you preheat the oven to 425˚F.
- 2
Ten minutes before putting your fish in the vessel, add the butter, olive oil and garlic to the cooking vessel and place it back in the oven.
- 3
Remove the cooking vessel from the oven and carefully stir the minced herbs into the butter, oil and garlic.
- 4
Dredge the fish on the flesh side in the butter-garlic-herb mixture, then flip the fish so the flesh side is up and the skin is down. Using a brush, pick up some additional garlic and herb butter/oil and schmear it on top of the fish.
- 5
Sprinkle the top of the fish with pepper and salt. Place 1 lemon slice on each fillet of fish. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- 6
Bake for 10-15 minutes. Serve hot or warm. Serves
- 7
* I use a peppercorn medley packaged in a pepper grinder (available in the spice section of the supermarket), but feel free to simply use freshly ground black pepper.
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Fish is best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Buying Tip
- Look for fish that smells fresh (like the ocean, not fishy), has firm flesh, and clear eyes if buying whole. Ask your fishmonger what's freshest that day.
- Cooking Tip
- Avoid overcooking fish — it should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. Most fish cooks in just 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make Quick Garlic Butter Baked Fish?
This Quick Garlic Butter Baked Fish recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 12 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
Can I make this quick garlic butter baked fish ahead of time?
Yes! This recipe stores well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.