Baked lemon butter fish, using Swai fillets, a super affordable white fish

Ingredients

• as needed Unsalted Butter (softened; enough to coat the fillets (about 2‑3 tbsp))
• as needed Lemon Zest (zest of 1 medium lemon)
• as needed Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed, about 2 tbsp total)
• as needed Salt (regular table or kosher salt)
• as needed Garlic Powder (about ½ tsp)
• as needed Paprika (about ½ tsp; smoked paprika optional)
• as needed Sai Fillets (mild, slightly sweet white fish; 2 fillets (~6‑8 oz total))
• as needed Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
• as needed Fresh Parsley (chopped for garnish (≈1 tbsp))

Instructions

1. Make Lemon‑Butter Mixture

   In a mixing bowl combine softened butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until smooth and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

3. Season the Fish

   Pat the sai fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.

   Time: PT3M

4. Bake the Fish – First Half

   Place the seasoned fillets on a baking sheet and bake for 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Add Lemon‑Butter and Finish Baking

   Remove the sheet from the oven, dollop the lemon‑butter mixture on top of each fillet, then return to the oven for the remaining 6 minutes.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Finish and Garnish

   Squeeze a little extra fresh lemon juice over the hot fish, then sprinkle chopped parsley for color and freshness.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

2 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

0 g