Quick Herbed Orange Roughy
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Herbed Orange Roughy, a light and flavorful seafood dish that’s as effortless as it is delicious. In just 22 minutes, you’ll create a perfectly baked fish fillet infused with the bright zest of lemon, aromatic garlic, and a medley of fresh parsley and thyme. Drizzled with olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this recipe delivers a flaky, tender orange roughy that pairs beautifully with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables. Perfect for busy evenings or when you’re craving a healthy, low-carb meal, this dish is easy to prepare yet sophisticated enough to impress. Don’t forget the fresh lemon wedges for a final pop of citrus!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces orange roughy fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Step 3
Finely mince the garlic cloves and chop the fresh parsley.
Step 4
Place the orange roughy fillets in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
Step 5
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the fillets.
Step 6
Sprinkle the lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the fish.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 8
Remove the dish from the oven and serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side of each fillet.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 479.7 grams (479.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 630 |
| Total Fat 32.10g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 5.20g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 200mg | 67% |
| Sodium 1459mg | 63% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.20g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.60g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 0.80g | |
| Protein 76.70g | 153% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 4000% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 848mg | 18% |
Source of Calories