Name: Easy Oven-Baked Fish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish filets (cod, tilapia, halibut, etc); 2 Tablespoon olive oil; 4 teaspoon fish seasoning (or seasoning of choice)

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When you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, this easy oven-baked fish is more than ideal. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, it's a great healthy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

Oven baked fish fillets on a foil lined baking sheet.

The full recipe with ingredients/instructions is available on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Important tips/tricks are also included in the blog post.

We always try to have fish a couple of nights a week, it's so quick to cook, plus it's low in fat, high in protein, and full of healthy Omega-3s. Although I love to use my air fryer when it comes to making fish, the oven is great for larger portions.

This easy oven-baked fish recipe is so effortless to make; it's the perfect option after a long and busy day. It takes minutes to prep, and it's quick to cook so that you can get a tasty, healthy, and filling dinner on the table in no time.

Be sure to try my Oven Baked Cod, Flaky Oven Baked Salmon, Air Fryer Whole Fish, and Fish Soup too!

A Quick Look at The Ingredients

Ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions are on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

White fish fillets – I like using cod, tilapia, or halibut. Any mild white fish will do the trick and bake up nice and flaky.
Olive oil – Just a bit to keep the fish tender and help everything crisp up in the oven.
Fish seasoning – You can use a store-bought blend or mix up your own. I’ve linked my go-to fish seasoning in the recipe below.

How to make oven-baked fish

Gather your ingredients.

Fish fillets on a lined baking tray next to seasoning and oil.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dry fish filets with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. Place on a large sheet pan and rub the oil over the fish filets, covering both sides.

Sprinkle the filets with the seasoning.

Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is flaky and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Baked fish fillets on a baking sheet with a fork.

What's the best fish to use?

I prefer to make this recipe with white fish, such as cod, tilapia, or halibut, but it also works well with salmon. It's best to use relatively thick fillets that will remain moist when baked. I prefer to use skinless fish, as this method doesn't crisp the skin, but you can use fish with the skin on it.

Can you use frozen fish?

When it comes to fish fillets, I find that fresh have a better texture, but if you only have frozen, they will work well too. Be sure to thoroughly defrost them and pat them dry to remove excess moisture, which can cause them to become soggy before seasoning and baking.

What do you serve with it?

This easy oven-baked fish recipe is great to serve with your favorite veggies, rice, and potato side dishes and a dollop of Tartar Sauce! Try them with:

You could also use the cooked fish to make these delicious fish fritters.

Two baked fish fillets on a baking sheet ready to serve.

Tanya's Notes and Tips

The thickness of your filets will determine how long they need to be baked. Thinner filets will cook faster in the oven.
Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the oven on a lined baking sheet with a couple of tablespoons of water and lightly cover with foil. Bake at 275°F for 15 minutes to warm through.
This easy oven-baked fish is an excellent hands-off method to cook fish fillets to perfection. Make sure you don't overcook them by using an instant-read thermometer.

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Easy Oven-Baked Fish

When you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, this easy oven-baked fish is more than ideal. Ready to serve in 20 minutes, it's a great healthy dinner recipe that the whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword how to bake fish, oven baked white fish, simple baked fish recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 261kcal

Author Tanya

Ingredients

2 lbs white fish filets cod, tilapia, halibut, etc
2 Tablespoon olive oil
4 teaspoon fish seasoning or seasoning of choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dry fish filets with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Place on a large sheet pan and rub the oil over the fish filets, covering both sides.
Sprinkle the filets with the seasoning.
Place in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the fish is flaky and has reached an internal temp of 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Baking Sheet

Notes

The thickness of your filets will determine how long they need to be baked. Thinner filets will cook faster in the oven.
Leftovers will keep well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the oven on a lined baking sheet with a couple of tablespoons of water and lightly cover with foil. Bake at 275F for 15 minutes to warm through.
This easy oven-baked fish is a great hands of method to cook fish fillets to perfection. Make sure you don't overcook them by using and instant read thermometer.

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