Rockfish Recipe (Baked with Lemon)
This Rockfish recipe is easy to prepare, incredibly delicious with just a few simple fresh ingredients, and the presentation is stunning!
Equipment
- Fish Scaler Brush
- Sheet Pan
- Foil or Parchment Paper
- Paring Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 whole Rockfish cleaned and scaled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large lemon thinly sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Optional Garnish
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a sheet pan with foil or parchment paper.
- Rinse the Rockfish under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Make 3-4 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish.
- Rub the fish inside and out with olive oil, then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and fresh thyme sprigs.
- Place the fish on the prepared sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, consider adding sliced garlic or other fresh herbs like rosemary to the cavity before baking.