Healthy Lemon Orange Roughy
A refreshing, heart-healthy seafood dish featuring orange roughy fillets baked with lemon, orange, garlic, and fresh herbs. This light recipe is simple to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Baking dish
- 1 Cutting board & knife
- 1 Citrus zester (optional)
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 4 orange roughy fillets about 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon and orange slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, zests, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat Fillets: Place orange roughy fillets in the baking dish. Pour marinade over the fish, coating well.
- Bake Fish: Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and citrus slices. Serve hot with vegetables or rice.
- Recipe Notes:
Notes
- Substitute cod, tilapia, or haddock if orange roughy is unavailable.
- For extra flavor, marinate fish 15 minutes before baking.
- Serve with quinoa, brown rice, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.