Baked Tripletail with Basil Butter Sauce
Baked Tripletail with Basil Butter Sauce is a quick, healthy, high-protein meal perfect for busy days! Mild, flaky fish baked until tender and topped with a simple lemon basil butter sauce. Restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort!
Ingredients
For The Fish
- 12 oz tripletail fillets (or another thin white fish)
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
For The Basil Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced (plus whole leaves for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and pepper.12 oz tripletail fillets, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and chopped basil. Stir, then cover and set the flame to its lowest setting.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- Place the fish on the sheet pan. Drizzle olive oil over the fish.1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Plate the fish and spoon the warm sauce over the top.
- Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve with lemon wedges.Lemon wedges for serving
Notes
When fully cooked, the center or thickest part of the fish should register 145°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
To reheat, use a nonstick pan over medium-low heat with a little butter. Cover and warm for 2-3 minutes. You can also microwave it for 30 seconds to a minute until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 436.8kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9gProtein: 35.3gTotal Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15.8gCholesterol: 123.1mgSodium: 403.2mgPotassium: 736.2mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.2gNet Carbohydrates: 0.8g
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