Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
This Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce pairs light, flaky fish with a flavorful, creamy lemon sauce. It's an ideal 20-minute supper to fill hungry bellies at home, all made in one baking dish.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 4 white fish fillet whiting, cod, halibut, tilapia
- 1 small onion thinly sliced or diced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- salt & black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
- Sprinkle the fillets on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine the lemon juice, butter, garlic, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard, and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce is fragrant, then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Arrange the fish fillets in a single layer in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle the onion over the fish, then pour the cream sauce into the dish around and between the fillets.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven. Garnish with the lemon zest and fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
NOTES
- Let the fish completely defrost before patting it dry with a paper towel if you're using frozen fish.
- When baking, you shouldn't have to turn the fish over. If you try to turn baked fish, it may fall apart and flake apart easily.
- It is preferable to have the fish slightly undercooked rather than overcooked if you are unsure about its doneness. The fish may take a little less or a little more than ten minutes, depending on how thick the fillets are. If it is flaky when tested with a fork, it is ready to eat.
NUTRITION
Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 608mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 828IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg
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