Ohhh yes 🐟🔥 Grilled or Baked Fish—simple, healthy, and full of flavor. I’ll give you both methods, same seasoning, so you can choose the vibe.
🐟 Easy Lemon Garlic Fish (Works Grilled OR Baked)
Best fish to use
- Salmon
- Cod
- Tilapia
- Halibut
- Sea bass
🌿 Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 1½ lbs fish fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or seasoning of choice
- Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, thyme)
🔥 GRILLED FISH METHOD
1️⃣ Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
2️⃣ Pat fish dry and brush with oil/butter.
3️⃣ Season with salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and lemon juice.
4️⃣ Grill 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness).
5️⃣ Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
👉 Tip: Use foil or a grill basket for delicate fish.
🔥 BAKED FISH METHOD
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Place fish in a greased baking dish or on foil-lined sheet.
3️⃣ Drizzle with oil/butter, add garlic, lemon, and seasonings.
4️⃣ Bake 12–15 minutes until flaky and opaque.
5️⃣ Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for light browning.
🌟 Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook—fish dries fast.
- Thickness rule: ~10 minutes per inch of thickness.
- Extra moisture: add lemon slices or butter pats on top.
- Finish touch: fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon after cooking.
🔥 Easy Flavor Variations
- 🧄 Garlic butter & parsley
- 🌶️ Cajun-spiced fish
- 🍯 Honey-lime glaze
- 🧈 Parmesan crusted (baked)
- 🥭 Mango salsa topping
If you want, tell me what fish you have and I’ll dial it in perfectly 😏🐟
