Best 6 Roasted Fish With Light Herb Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Roasted Fish with Light Herb Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This dish showcases the perfect harmony between tender, flaky fish and a vibrant, aromatic herb sauce. The carefully selected herbs, including parsley, chives, and dill, lend their distinct flavors to create a sauce that complements the fish beautifully. Served atop a bed of roasted vegetables, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Alongside this main course, we present a collection of complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience. Discover the zesty Lemon Caper Sauce, a delightful accompaniment that adds a tangy kick to any fish dish. For a refreshing side, try the vibrant Cucumber Salad with Dill, a symphony of crisp cucumbers, tangy red onions, and fresh dill. And to complete your meal, indulge in the creamy and luscious Mashed Sweet Potatoes, a comforting side dish that adds a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with this comprehensive guide to Roasted Fish with Light Herb Sauce and its accompanying recipes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER



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A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 5- to 6-ounce fish fillets, like black bass, haddock, fluke, striped bass, tilefish, snapper or salmon, 1/2- to 1-inch thick
Salt and ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 sprigs fresh thyme, tarragon, chives or another herb
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley, optional
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
  • Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

WHOLE ROASTED FISH WITH HERBS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 1/2-pound) fish, such as snapper or bass, scaled, gutted and gills removed
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 lemon slices
2 fresh bay leaves
1 bundle assorted fresh herbs, such as thyme, oregano, marjoram and parsley, plus some extra to lay the fish on while baking
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 cups dry white wine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Make 3 diagonal slices about 1/2-inch deep on each side of the fish. Salt and olive oil the fish generously.
  • Season the inside of the fish with salt and olive oil. Place 4 lemon slices, the bay leaves, a bundle of the mixed herbs and 2 of the garlic cloves inside the body cavity.
  • Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil and arrange the remaining assorted herbs, lemon slices and garlic in the center of the tray and lay the fish on top.
  • Fold the aluminum foil up around the sides of the fish to create a sort of baking dish. Add the white wine and place in the preheated oven and roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, present and collect your kudos then fillet to serve.

HERB-ROASTED FISH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces boneless fish fillet, such as snapper or cod
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 large sprig fresh thyme
2 Cerignola or other large green olives with pits
Extra-large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the fish fillet on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle it with the salt and pepper. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the top of the fillet. Lay the thyme on top and place the olives next to the fillet.
  • Beat the egg together with 1 tablespoon of water for an egg wash. Brush the egg wash around the edge of the parchment paper and fold it in half. Carefully fold the edge of the parchment paper under and around the fish to make a package. Place the package on a sheet pan and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through. Serve hot in the parchment paper.

ROASTED SALMON WITH GREEN HERBS



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This is a great last-minute dinner. I can pick up the salmon on the way home, and I've usually got some herbs in the garden, and the rest of the ingredients in the pantry. Roasting is so much less stressful than grilling and the salmon stays very moist.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Dinner     Salmon     Fish     Herb     Parsley     Dill     Green Onion/Scallion     Lemon     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Dairy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2-to 2 ½-pound) skinless salmon fillet
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup minced scallions, white and green parts (4 scallions)
½ cup minced fresh dill
½ cup minced fresh parsley
¼ cup dry white wine
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the salmon fillet in a glass, ceramic, or stainless-steel roasting dish and season it generously with salt and pepper. Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice and drizzle the mixture evenly over the salmon. Let it stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the scallions, dill, and parsley. Scatter the herb mixture over the salmon fillet, turning it so that both sides are generously coated with the green herbs. Pour the wine around the fish fillet.
  • Roast the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes, until almost cooked in the center at the thickest part. The center will be firm with just a line of uncooked salmon in the very center. (I peek by inserting the tip of a small knife.) Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut the salmon crosswise into serving pieces and serve hot with lemon wedges.

ROASTED HALIBUT WITH FRESH HERB SAUCE



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Halibut with herb sauce dares to bring fish that's not smoked to the brunch table. Created by husband-and-wife team, Gayle Pirie and John Clark, of San Francisco's Zuni Cafe, when they resolved to rescue what they saw as an unloved meal from its second-class status. They accomplished this feat in part by moving beyond eggs. While this dish doesn't shout Christmas any more than it does brunch, it's ideal for the holidays: easy to prepare, perfect to serve to large groups and crafted to make the most of comforting seasonal ingredients. Match this simple, mild fish with a light, fresh and fruity white like the fragrant 1998 Antinori Galestro or the 1998 Anselmi Soave San Vincenzo. MAKE AHEAD The sauce can be refrigerated for several hours.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 24m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumb
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup arugula leaf, finely chopped
1 tablespoon marjoram, finely chopped
1 tablespoon oregano, finely chopped
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
6 (6 ounce) halibut, skinless or 6 (6 ounce) cod fish fillets

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. In a medium bowl, toss the bread crumbs with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the minced garlic and the wine. Spread the crumbs on a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of oil with the parsley, arugula, marjoram, oregano, vinegar and the remaining 1 teaspoon of garlic. Season the herb sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly oil a large baking dish. Arrange the halibut fillets in the dish, season with salt and pepper and roast for 8 minutes. Sprinkle the fish with the toasted bread crumbs and bake for about 8 minutes longer, or until the fish is cooked through. Transfer the fish to plates, drizzle with the herb sauce and serve.

ROASTED FISH WITH LEMON, SESAME AND HERB BREADCRUMBS



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Trout is an ideal weeknight dinner because its thin fillets cook in minutes. All it really needs is some butter and lemon, but an herb-panko mixture adds freshness and crunch. The breadcrumb mixture is inspired by za'atar, a spice blend that includes sesame seeds, dried herbs and tart-citrusy sumac. Using fresh thyme and oregano instead of dried herbs, and lemon zest in place of dried sumac yields a brighter final dish. If you want to use dried za'atar, swap in 3 tablespoons of the blend for the first four ingredients. Serve the fish alongside rice, a green salad, boiled potatoes or braised chickpeas. The fish roasts in about the same time as string beans, broccolini or snap peas would, so you can also roast vegetables on a second baking sheet while the fish cooks.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest, lemon cut into wedges for serving
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 (4 to 6-ounce) trout fillets or 2 whole butterflied trout

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the sesame seeds, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Rub the mixture between your fingers until the herbs are bruised and fragrant. Stir in the bread crumbs and butter until combined.
  • Season the trout with salt and pepper and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Spoon the bread crumbs evenly over the fish and bake until the fish is opaque and the bread crumbs are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavors, use herbs that are freshly picked or grown in your own garden.
  • If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can use a food processor to make the herb sauce.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fish. It should be cooked through but still flaky and moist.
  • Serve the roasted fish with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This roasted fish recipe with light herb sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. The fish is cooked to perfection and the herb sauce adds a bright and flavorful touch. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home.

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