A great recipe for a quick, weeknight meal

Lean white fish needs very little to taste great. Cod and sea bass both work well here. They have mild flavor and clean texture. You don’t need breading. You don’t need a sauce. Just garlic salt, lemon pepper, and a hot oven. The fish bakes in under 15 minutes and comes out light and flaky.

This is a great recipe when you want a quick, weeknight meal. It also fits a low-carb or low-fat plan. Serve it with rice, roasted veggies, or a green salad. A few lemon slices on top add color and brightness. Fresh fillets give the best results, but frozen fish works too. Thaw it fully and pat it dry before you season. An easy, no‑breading fish recipe that lets the flavor of the fish shine.

Ingredients

• Lean cod or sea bass fillets
• Garlic salt
• Lemon pepper seasoning
• Olive oil or melted butter
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat the oven. Preheat to 400°F.
2. Prep the fish. Place fillets in a lightly greased baking dish or lined baking sheet. Pat dry with paper towels.
3. Season. Drizzle with olive oil or melted butter. Sprinkle with garlic salt and lemon pepper. Top with lemon slices if using.
4. Bake. 12–15 minutes uncovered, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
5. Serve. Hot, with vegetables, rice, or potatoes.