Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce
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Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce is a light and flavorful dish prepared by baking fish fillets and drizzling them with a zesty lemon sauce. This dish is a great source of protein, making it a nutritious choice for balanced meals.
Healthy Heart Food dieticians often serve this alongside CARROTS, Margarine, and Mashed Potatoes to create a satisfying and well-rounded meal.
This dish is featured in various meal programs across NYC, including school meals, senior nutrition, and shelter feeding.
Popular Home Recipes for Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce is a light, flavorful dish perfect for a nutritious, balanced meal. The zesty lemon sauce elevates the tender baked fish, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •1 lemon zested and juiced
- •2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- •1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2Place fish fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and chicken broth.
- 4Pour the lemon mixture over the fish fillets.
- 5Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and stir in the baking juices from the dish to make a sauce.
- 7Serve fish drizzled with lemon sauce and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Chef Tips
- For a milder flavor, use half the lemon juice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.