Nothing quite brings out the delicate taste of fresh white fish like the combination with a lemon-garlic sauce.
This quick and easy dish is simple enough to be served as a delicious, last-minute main course while also providing a neutral flavor palette that can be combined with a large array of sides and salads to achieve the kind of ambiance you are seeking in your meal.
The nutritional benefits of white fish are plentiful, and you can select the fish you use based on a variety of criteria – what’s available locally, which sourcing practice has the least negative environmental impacts, and what you think tastes the best - all are things to consider when you use this protein in your Paleo meals.
If you haven’t ventured into cooking fish before, make sure to avoid the inkling of overcooking – leaving white fish in the oven for “just a few more minutes” will make the fish tough and chewy. Your fish should be gently flaked and tender for the tastiest plate.
Also, consider purchasing or making the ghee for this dish in advance – if you don’t have it on hand, butter or olive oil will work as substitutes.
This versatile main course should be thoughtfully paired with other sides for a dazzling meal. If you are looking to keep dinner quick and easy, try choosing one of the three simple paleo sides to pair with your meal.
If you are hoping to work in additional flavor accompaniments, consider adding tomato and mushroom skewers for a plate that’s colorful and satisfying.
Lemon And Garlic Butter Fish Recipe
Serves: 4 Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets of your choice (halibut, cod, etc.)
- ¼ cup melted ghee
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a bowl, combine the ghee, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the fish in a greased baking dish and season the fish to taste.
- Pour the lemon ghee mixture over the fish; top with fresh lemon slices.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish is flaky.
- Serve the fish topped with fresh parsley.
📖 Recipe
Lemon And Garlic Butter Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets of your choice halibut, cod, etc.
- ¼ cup melted ghee
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon sliced
- 2 tbsp. fresh parsley minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- In a bowl, combine the ghee, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley; season with salt and pepper to taste.¼ cup melted ghee, 4 garlic cloves, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place the fish in a greased baking dish and season the fish to taste.4 white fish fillets of your choice
- Pour the lemon ghee mixture over the fish; top with fresh lemon slices.1 lemon sliced
- Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish is flaky.
- Serve the fish topped with fresh parsley.
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