Easy Baked Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat and is heart-healthy.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while water is cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.

Place the cod fillets on a small sheet pan and cover both sides with the oil mixture.

Bake the fish in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.

While the fish is baking, prepare the dill and caper butter by combining 1/2 stick of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon of drained capers, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a bowl.

Stir the butter mixture well and place it in the fridge to firm up.

Check the internal temperature of the fish; it should reach 145°F and be flaky.

Once the fish is done, add more of the oil mixture on top and add some of the dill and caper butter to melt over the fish.

Garnish with lemon slices and additional dill before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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