Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this easy and elegant Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce recipe. Tender white fish fillets are baked to perfection and topped with a luscious lemon cream sauce that adds a burst of flavor to every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (whiting, cod, halibut, tilapia)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon Cream Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 390°F.
- Season the fish: Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Prepare the Lemon Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, combine butter, garlic, lemon juice, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the fish: Place the fish fillets in a baking dish. Pour the cream sauce over the fillets and top with chopped onion.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
- Adjust the lemon juice and zest to suit your taste preferences.
- Make sure not to overcook the fish to keep it tender and flaky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Fish, Lemon Cream Sauce, Seafood Recipe
