Looking for a quick and flavorful way to prepare your fresh catch? Captain Robert’s favorite baked fish recipe is a simple yet delicious way to highlight the fresh flavors of Gulf Coast staples like trout, redfish, or pompano.
Easy Baked Fish Recipe
This recipe is packed with buttery, seasoned goodness and makes a perfect meal for any seafood lover.
Ingredients:
- Fresh fish fillets (trout, redfish, or pompano work great)
- 2 teaspoons butter
- Greek seasoning
- Paprika
- Garlic seasoning
- Fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Place a glass casserole baking dish on the top rack of the oven. Add 2 teaspoons of butter, a sprinkle of Greek seasoning, paprika, and garlic seasoning to the dish.
- Once the butter has melted, carefully remove the dish from the oven.
- Place the fish fillets in the seasoned butter. Flip them over to ensure both sides are coated.
- Put the dish back in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the dish and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish.
- Return it to the oven, turn the heat up to broil, and leave the oven door partially open. Watch until the fish is sizzling and slightly popping.
- Take the dish out, let it cool slightly, and serve!
This simple technique brings out incredible flavor while keeping the fish moist and tender.
Fishing Update: What’s Biting?
If you’re excited about catching your own fish to try this recipe, here’s what’s happening on the water right now:
- Pompano: They’re winding down but still around—so don’t miss your chance!
- Inshore Spanish Mackerel: Plenty of these are biting, making it a great time to reel some in.
- Trout and Redfish: Things are heating up for these favorites, so grab your gear and head out.
Whether you’re cooking up a grocery store find or your own fresh catch, this baked fish recipe is sure to become a go-to. And with the fishing action picking up, there’s no better time to hit the water with a Destin Fishing Charter with the Fish N Daze team. Contact us today to book your next adventure! Happy fishing—and happy eating!