Oven Baked Fish with Dill & Lemon

Here is another of my favorite ways to do fish... and really if you're going to buy a Costco sized bag of anything, you better have a way to switch it up or that bag will sit in the freezer for a long time. This recipe works with all the fish I've tried (Salmon, Tilapia, Mahi Mahi), but my favorite is always a white fish... Salmon isn't my favorite.

What You'll Need
Fish fillets - Frozen or Fresh
Garlic - I prefer the fresh or minced bottled over powdered
Salt
Pepper
Butter
Dill - Fresh or dried
Lemon or lime slices
Foil
Baking dish
Non stick spray

This one is SUPER easy and yummy! Preheat your oven to 350* and spray your baking dish. You really need a dish vs. a pan because you'll need to cover it with foil WITHOUT the foil touching the fish.

If you're using frozen fillets, thaw and pat dry. Fresh fillets could probably use a little pat as well. Place the fillets in your dish. If you're cooking a fish with the skin on (like a fresh Salmon), place the fish skin side down. Put a tab of butter on top of each fish fillet, don't be shy... butter makes everything yummier! Place 1-2 crushed cloves of garlic on top of the butter, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and dill. Don't be shy on the dill either. It has a great flavor that goes so well with fish. As always, I use kosher or course sea salt, but table salt works just as well.

A couple of slices go on top of each fillet last. Cover your dish with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. The fish is done when it is completely opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

This pairs GREAT with the lemon rice (recipe here)

The great thing about this recipe is that it is totally flexible to how you like the flavor. Add more garlic, salt, pepper, dill or lemon/lime slices. Try adding different herbs or seasonings per your preference. Plus, it's quick and easy to adjust portions. This idea came from my mom and I ate it A LOT when I was single and cooking for myself.

ENJOY