Baked Fish in Lettuce Wraps

Baked fish in lettuce wraps is a light and flavorful dish that combines tender fish fillets with fresh lettuce for a delightful presentation. The fish is seasoned and baked to perfection, then served in crisp lettuce leaves, making it a healthy and refreshing meal option. This dish is perfect for a quick dinner or a unique lunch.
This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include black pepper, white fish fillets, olive oil, salt.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 500 g white fish fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
- Place the fish fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish is baking, prepare the lettuce leaves by rinsing and patting them dry.
- Once the fish is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- To serve, place a piece of fish in each lettuce leaf and top with chopped fresh herbs.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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