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Baked Fish Fillets
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a simple baked fish fillet recipe that I've made countless times when I need dinner on the table fast. Mackerel is wonderfully affordable and packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are fantastic for your heart and brain. The beauty of this dish is that it comes together in just 30 minutes total, making it perfect for busy weeknights. You simply season your fillets, drizzle them with buttery lemon goodness, and let the oven do all the work. No fussy techniques required, just honest home cooking that tastes absolutely delicious and feels nourishing on your plate.
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Ingredients
- 11 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste
- 22 pounds mackerel fillets
- 11 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup butter, melted¼ cup butter, melted
- 22 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground paprika⅛ teaspoon ground paprika
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with vegetable oil.
- 2
Place mackerel fillets in the baking pan; season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mix butter, lemon juice, and paprika together in a bowl. Pour over mackerel fillets.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
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