Baked Fish Fillets

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Learn how long to bake fish with this great recipe that works well with any filleted fish. Cook time may vary depending on the type and thickness of fillets.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or to taste

  • 2 pounds mackerel fillets

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make baked fish fillets.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking pan with vegetable oil.

  3. Place mackerel fillets in the baking pan; season with salt and pepper.

    Fillets placed in baking dish, seasoned with salt and pepper.

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  4. Mix butter, lemon juice, and paprika together in a bowl. Pour over mackerel fillets.

    Butter, lemon juice, and paprika mixed together in a bowl.

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    Mixture poured over fillets.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
31g Fat
1g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 540mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 484mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.