Easy Coastal Baked Fish with Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (about 6 oz each), such as cod, tilapia, or halibut
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon capers (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove fish fillets from the fridge about 10 minutes before cooking to take the chill off.

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking dish or sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

4. 4

   Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels on both sides.

5. 5

   Lay the fillets in the prepared pan with a little space between each one. Spoon or brush the olive oil seasoning mixture evenly over each fillet.

6. 6

   Place two or three lemon slices on top of each fillet.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque all the way through.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven, scatter fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately.