Here’s a simple and easy way to prepare fish and a great excuse to use up some of those fresh herbs you got growing in your garden. It’s healthy, light, packed with flavor and you can get your dinner on the table in no time!
There’s no exact recipe here, just pick some of your favorite herbs, I used basil, chives and parsley. Chop the herbs up real good, zest a whole lemon and grate one clove of garlic over a microplane, then mix everything together.
Choose a beautiful fish filet, something white preferably, I used wild caught Atlantic cod.
Place your fish on a parchment lined baking sheet, season it with salt and pepper and brush some of your best Dijon mustard all over the top.
Don’t be heavy handed with the mustard, just a nice swipe all over.
Now pat your herb, citrus and garlic mixture right on top, the mustard will help everything stick and add to the flavor.
Drizzle generously with olive oil before placing into the oven.
Roast at 400 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of your fish filets.
Juicy, moist, with a ton of flavor and no breadcrumbs were required!
I roasted tiny patty pan squash along with baby zucchini, mini peppers and sweet potato slices for my side, they took as long as the fish did to cook.
A healthy, vibrant, dinner indeed!
I’m Marie, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, and gramma of two beautiful girls. My passion is food, clear and simple but especially Italian food, hence the name of my blog, Proud Italian Cook. I want you to feel right at home here so grab a cup of coffee, I’ll get the pastries, take a look around and enjoy your visit! {
We eat a lot of fresh fish & this looks amazing! We’ll definitely have to try it!
I just made this fish for dinner, had to taste before everyone came home. Delish! Beautiful! Will definitely make it again, thanks!
Boa tarde!
Beleza de peixe, saudável e excelente visual.
Parabéns e um abraço do Brasil, São Paulo.
This is a perfect summer meal to counteract all the ice cream I’ve been eating. I like the idea of spreading the lemon zest on top. I usually forget (or am too lazy) and use just the juice.
I adore fish and recently roasted a trout this way. The fresh herbs made it so flavorful! I’ve been blogging about Chicago the past few weeks…this weekend will be my sum up of all the fun we had there…love your city, Marie!
What a beautiful meal. You always make me hungry.
Absolutely beautiful!
I found your blog yesterday on Pinterest and I am pinning like crazy! I love your blog. My husband and I wish we were Italian because we love the food! : ) We hope to cruise next summer from Venice to Rome. In the meantime, I’ll try some of your recipes. I am going to make this fish recipe with Lake Michigan whitefish. Thank you!
Welcome Kaye and Thank You! Get idea with the whitefish!