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Garlic Butter Baked White Fish

Name: Garlic Butter Baked White Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 unit white fish fillets; 4 tbsp butter; 3 unit garlic; 1 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cup asparagus; 1 tsp dried oregano

Decide in seconds: This one-pan fish and veggie bake requires minimal cleanup and zero stress.

Total: 25 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: easy
Calories: 345
Cost: $$/serving

When you've had a long day, the last thing you want is to spend an hour hovering over a hot stove. This garlic butter baked white fish is your secret weapon for those 'I just need dinner now' moments. It uses simple ingredients that deliver massive flavor, and because it bakes in one tray, cleanup is practically nonexistent. The buttery sauce creates a rich, comforting glaze over the flaky fish while roasting nearby vegetables to perfection. You'll love how the fragrant garlic fills your kitchen, making the whole experience feel like a treat rather than a chore. It’s fast, satisfying, and honestly, it's hard to mess up.

Ingredients

2 unit white fish fillets — cod, tilapia, or haddock work beautifully
4 tbsp butter — melted
3 unit garlic — minced
1 tsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp salt — to taste
1 tsp black pepper
2 cup asparagus — trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tsp dried oregano

Method

1 Preheat your oven to 400°F and lightly grease a large baking sheet.
2 In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
3 Place the fish fillets and asparagus on the baking sheet. Drizzle the butter mixture over both the fish and the vegetables.
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4 Toss the asparagus with the sauce to ensure they are evenly coated.
5 Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6 Serve immediately with a final squeeze of lemon if you're feeling fancy.

Variations

Veggie Swap — Replace the asparagus with zucchini ribbons or sliced bell peppers for a different texture.
Extra Zesty — Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the butter mixture if you want a little kick.

Notes

If you want to skip the asparagus, you can swap them for a handful of halved cherry tomatoes or pre-washed baby spinach (toss the spinach in during the last 2 minutes of baking).

Equipment that helps

Baking Sheet — Allows for easy cleanup and even roasting of both fish and vegetables together.
Small Mixing Bowl — Makes whisking the butter sauce quick and mess-free before it hits the pan.