This easy baked fish recipes will have you feeling like a chef from the comfort of your kitchen! All the recipes are gluten-free and a perfect fit for primal and keto diets.
Easy baked fish.
I have to admit, the first time I was faced with the task of cooking fish for dinner I was a little apprehensive. I had no idea what I was doing. But since then I’ve learned that fish can be pretty forgiving. It doesn’t take much to make a delicious meal out of a few fillets!
Salmon, whiting, halibut, trout… They’re all delicious baked in the oven with a little drizzle of olive oil. And on top of being easily delicious, fish is quite good for you, too! While each type of fish has its own health benefits, overall fish is a wonderful source of protein and vitamin D, plus omega-3 fatty acids.
Not only are these easy baked fish recipe delicious, they’re also pretty kid friendly. Which is equally as important to this mom of six crazy kiddos!
Side dish options.
Most of these recipes will come with their own side dish ideas. But my family loves an abundance of things to go with fish, and here are a few of our favorite options.
- grain-free scalloped potatoes
- spicy Italian roasted brussels sprouts
- easy roasted parmesan delicata squash
- easy sweet potato oven fries
- buttery green beans with garlic & lemon
- 3-ingredient cabbage steaks
- quick & simple coleslaw
- scalloped zucchini & crookneck squash
- roasted carrots with garlic
Trout
Baked Trout with Lemon, Onion & Garlic
This baked trout with lemon, garlic and onion from Natural Fertility & Wellness is an easy dish jam-packed with nutrients and perfect for the grill or oven. It easily fits in paleo, GAPS, keto, and Whole30 meal plans.
This 3-ingredient baked steelhead trout from The Everyday Pescatarian is simple to make and full of flavor. Served with store-bought tzatziki and a salad, dinner can be on the table in 20 minutes!
Haddock
Making this foil-baked haddock from Next in Lime is super easy. Perfect for when you want a no-fuss, quick-clean-up meal that tastes amazing!
Hake
Tandoori Fish with Garlic Butter Cauliflower
Easy Baked Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
This easy baked fish with lemon butter sauce from Intoxicated On Life is a delicious way to make everyone happy with having fish for dinner! This recipe can be made with basically any white fish: flounder, hake, whiting, or cod are good options.
Salmon
This sheet pan cilantro lime baked salmon recipe from Simply Low Cal is quick, easy, and a great way to prepare salmon during the week. The fresh salmon is coated with olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeños, then baked in the oven. The salmon comes out moist, flaky, and delicious!
Sheet Pan Salmon with Bok Choy
Prepare an unforgettable seafood dish that will satisfy your taste buds with this sheet pan salmon and bok choy recipe from What Great Grandma Ate. You can have a flavorful meal made in the oven without all the mess, and it’s paleo, Whole30, keto, and AIP friendly!
Harissa Salmon Bite Bowl with Broccoli
This is such a delicious one sheet pan salmon recipe from the Avocado Skillet. The harissa sauce is so flavorful. This bowl is ready in 30 minutes and super simple to make. It is also packed with protein.
Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus & Baby Potatoes
Garlic butter salmon baked with baby potatoes and asparagus on the side from Prepare & Nourish. A complete meal on one pan – full of flavor and easy to put together. Can be customizable to fit your dietary needs for Whole30, Paleo, or Low Carb.
This easy Indian baked salmon from Weekday Pescatarian is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress.
Perfectly flaky baked salmon with mayonnaise sauce from Prepare & Nourish made with capers and fresh dill comes together with 5 simple ingredients and 15 minutes.
Pistachio crusted salmon from Craving Something Healthy is a fast and easy baked fish recipe that’s full of flavor from a pistachio and a honey mustard topping. It takes less than 30 minutes to prep and bake.
Roasted Hatch Chili & Jicama Salmon
Robust and spicy hatch chilis, roasted and paired with sweet jicima, make the perfect topping for rich and buttery salmon. This gluten-free and paleo recipe from Strength & Sunshine will have you craving dinnertime!
This Moroccan salmon recipe from Immigrant’s Table is baked with cauliflower, lemon, olives and spices is your ticket to the easiest exotic weeknight dinner.
This sweet miso glazed salmon from Plates By Nat is a perfect dinner idea on a busy day! The quick simple sauce made with 3 ingredients brings your baked salmon to the next level. Make sure to check whatever miso you buy to make sure it’s gluten-free!
Cod
Garlic herb butter makes this recipe from Get Inspired Everyday the tastiest baked with a bright fresh lemon flavor too. It’s simple to make with dairy free options as well.
Greek Baked Fish with Onions & Tomatoes
This Greek baked fish, psari plaki, from Gypsy Plate is a great addition to your recipe collection. Flaky white fish with light, fresh and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
Mediterranean Baked Fish with Artichokes & Olives
This dish from the Forked Spoon offers a quick, straightforward, and supremely healthy meal option ideal for any evening. This exquisite creation features succulent white fish baked to perfection, nestled in a delicate tomato sauce, and adorned with delectable artichoke hearts, capers, lemon, and feta cheese. It’s a dish that effortlessly brings a taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table, promising both simplicity and flavor in every bite.
This pecan crusted cod recipe from What A Girl Eats is a favorite way prepare fish. Cod filets are lightly coated in chopped pecans and sauteed in butter. It’s is also low-carb, gluten free and keto friendly, which makes it not only delicious, but healthy as well. Best yet? It’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Exotic Fishes
Baked Swordfish with Capers & Tomatoes
You will be surprised how easy is it to learn how to cook rockfish when you use this delicious recipe from The Perfect Tide! With fresh minimal ingredients for the best flavor.
Baked Swai with White Wine Lemon Garlic Sauce
This easy baked swai fillet recipe from Babaganosh is served in a delicious white wine lemon garlic sauce making it great for weeknight diners or for feeding a crowd at a dinner party. If you can’t find swai, you can make this with tilapia instead.
Garlic & Dill Baked Flounder in Browned Butter
Though it sounds like a mouthful, this garlic and dill baked flounder in browned butter from Naturally Loriel is sure to make even the simplest cook feel like a gourmet chef!
Nothing says summer like a delicious plate full of fish! Bursting with nutrients and flavor, this simple herbed red drum from Raia’s Recipes will be sure to please your tummy and taste-buds.
Roasted Branzino with Ginger Ponzu Sauce
Also known as European sea bass, branzino is a mild white fish found in the Mediterranean Sea. This roasted branzino from Plates By Nat is an easy, delicious seafood dish that is ready in under 30 minutes. It is oven cooked to perfection, drizzled with Japanese style ginger ponzu sauce.
