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Best Baked Orange Roughy Recipe

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A simple and delicious baked orange roughy recipe featuring garlic, paprika, and lemon juice, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 4 orange roughy fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry thoroughly.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Brush both sides of the orange roughy fillets with the olive oil mixture.
  5. Place the fillets in a prepared baking dish, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded.
  6. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets.
  7. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a crispier top layer, broil the fish for the last few minutes of cooking. Pair it with steamed vegetables or a light salad.