These lemon butter baked white fish fillets are a light and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and easy dinner. The combination of butter, lemon, and capers creates a delicious sauce that complements the delicate flavor of the white fish.
- Several white fish fillets
- Salt and pepper
- Zest and juice from half a lemon
- Lemon slices from 1 small lemon
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Chili flakes
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the white fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add lemon zest.
- Place lemon slices on a baking sheet and arrange the fish fillets on top.
- Brush the fish fillets with the melted butter containing lemon zest.
- Sprinkle chili flakes over the fish and add the remaining lemon slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve the baked white fish fillets with capers, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for color. Enjoy! 🍋🐟
