Zesty Lemon Baked Fish

This dish is an excellent source of lean protein and healthy fats, keeping calories low while delivering bright, zesty flavor.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 227 g fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or whitefish) · 147 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 small onion, sliced · 14 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon canola oil · 20 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• A pinch of dried paprika (optional)

Method

1. Pat the fish fillets dry and place them on a baking sheet.

   

2. Top the fish with sliced onions, then drizzle evenly with lemon juice and canola oil.

   

3. Sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning, dried parsley, and paprika if using. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

   

4. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.