Lemon Butter Garlic Baked Fish

The Method

1. Preheat & Prep: Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels—this is the secret to getting that perfect texture rather than “boiled” fish.

2. Make the Liquid Gold: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

3. Assemble: Place the fillets in a baking dish. Pour that butter mixture all over the fish, making sure every inch is coated. Top each fillet with a lemon slice and a sprinkle of paprika for color.

4. Bake: Slide it into the oven for 15–20 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

5. Finish: Spoon those pan juices back over the fish and shower it with the fresh parsley before serving.

Pro Tip

If you want those lemon slices to look slightly charred like in your photo, you can pop the dish under the broiler for the last 2 minutes of cooking. Just keep a close eye on it so the butter doesn’t burn!