Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce is a light yet indulgent dish featuring tender white fish fillets topped with a silky, tangy lemon cream sauce. It’s a simple, elegant meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (or fish stock)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Pour the lemon cream sauce over the fish in the baking dish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon zest if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use thawed and patted-dry frozen fish to prevent excess moisture.Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free version.Try adding herbs like dill, thyme, or tarragon to the sauce for extra flavor.Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.A light breadcrumb or Parmesan topping can add crunch before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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