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Quick and Easy Baked Fish Fillet

This baked white fish recipe is made with lemon juice, butter, and onion for a simple, tasty, and quick dish perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound flounder fillets
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 small onion thinly sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Place the flounder fillets in the prepared dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. Scatter the sliced onion over the fillets, then drizzle the lemon-butter mixture evenly on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
  6. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.
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