Baked Pickerel

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Baked Pickerel recipe, a perfect fusion of simplicity and elegance. Moist and flaky pickerel fillets are seasoned with a harmonious blend of fresh dill, parsley, zesty lemon, and warm paprika, then brushed with a rich garlic butter for an irresistible depth of flavor. This easy-to-follow dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings or casual entertaining. Oven-baked to perfection, the tender fish pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, a crisp salad, or buttery mashed potatoes. With its fresh herbs, light citrus notes, and perfectly balanced seasoning, this Baked Pickerel captures the essence of wholesome, satisfying seafood that’s as healthy as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces pickerel fillets
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 3

Pat the pickerel fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the baking dish, skin-side down if applicable.

Step 4

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir in the minced garlic, allowing the garlic to cook for 1-2 minutes without browning.

Step 5

Brush the fillets with the melted garlic butter. Reserve a small amount of butter for later use.

Step 6

Sprinkle the fillets evenly with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 7

Using a fine zester or grater, zest half of the lemon over the fillets. Then, slice the lemon and lay a few thin slices on top of the fish.

Step 8

Finely chop the parsley and dill. Sprinkle these herbs generously over the fillets.

Step 9

Drizzle the fillets with olive oil for extra flavor and moisture.

Step 10

Bake the pickerel in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.

Step 11

Remove the dish from the oven and brush the fillets with any reserved garlic butter.

Step 12

Serve the baked pickerel immediately with additional fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	536.6 grams (536.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	825

Total Fat 56.30g	72%
Saturated Fat 30.00g	150%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 324mg	108%
Sodium 2576mg	112%
Total Carbohydrate 8.70g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.40g	9%
Total Sugars 1.50g
Protein 81.80g	164%

Vitamin D 800IU	4000%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1407mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.3%

Protein: 37.7%

Carbs: 4.0%