Baked fish with lemon and black pepper

0 min
medium
8 ingredients

Baked fish with lemon and black pepper

Baked Fish with Lemon and Black Pepper is a traditional recipe that has gained popularity in various regions of Latin America thanks to its simplicity and fresh flavor. Its origin lies in the fusion of indigenous and European culinary techniques, where fish preservation and the use of spices were essential elements in the local gastronomy.

In different Latin American countries, it goes by various names. For example, in Mexico and Central America it is usually called simply baked fish, while in countries like Argentina and Chile it is also known as lemon fish due to the characteristic touch of lemon juice that enhances the dish. In Peru, a similar version might be found in baked fish preparations with spices, albeit with different local names.

This dish is ideal for those looking for a light, nutritious, and flavorful meal, making the most of the properties of the fish and the aromatic power of fresh black pepper and lemon.

How to Prepare Baked Fish with Lemon and Black Pepper

This baked fish recipe combines the tenderness of the fish with the citrus touch of lemon and the intense aroma of fresh black pepper, along with other spices that add flavor and depth.

Ingredients: Fish Fillets, Salt, Turmeric, Cumin Powder, Fresh Black Pepper, Garlic, Vegetable Oil, Lemon Juice.

Steps:

Place the fish fillets in a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and garlic, mixing to coat well.

Cover and marinate for 50 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Grease the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.

Place the fish in a single layer inside the baking dish and pour the marinade over it.

Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.

The fish should be firm to the touch.

The fish is ready when it flakes easily with a fork.

Sprinkle with lemon juice 5 minutes before serving.

Pescado al horno con limón y pimienta negra

Ingredients (8)

  • Fish Fillet
  • Salt
  • Turmeric
  • Cumin Powder
  • Fresh Black Pepper
  • Garlic
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Lemon Juice

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Place the fish fillets in a medium bowl and sprinkle with salt
  2. 2 turmeric
  3. 3 cumin
  4. 4 black pepper
  5. 5 and garlic
  6. 6 mixing to coat well
  7. 7 Cover and marinate for 50 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator
  8. 8 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
  9. 9 Grease the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with vegetable oil
  10. 10 Place the fish in a single layer in the baking dish and pour the marinade over it
  11. 11 Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes
  12. 12 The fish should be firm to the touch
  13. 13 The fish is ready when it flakes easily with a fork
  14. 14 Sprinkle with lemon juice 5 minutes before serving