How to Cook a Fish Fillet in the Oven
Fresh or frozen, breaded or coated with batter, a fish fillet makes for a quick meal. The most common species of fish for filleting is white fish -- cod, sole, sea bass, flounder and haddock -- or any other fish that cooks to a flaky white. Cooking styles for preparing fish fillets are a matter of preference.
Fresh or frozen, breaded or coated with batter, a fish fillet makes for a quick meal. The most common species of fish for filleting is white fish -- cod, sole, sea bass, flounder and haddock -- or any other fish that cooks to a flaky white. Cooking styles for preparing fish fillets are a matter of preference. While grilling and pan-frying are possible, oven baking takes the least effort. Simply pop the fish fillets in, and the oven does the work.
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a baking tray or baking dish with cooking spray, butter or olive oil.
Step 2
Arrange individual fish fillets on the baking tray in a single layer. Do not allow the fish fillets to overlap one another.
Step 3
Slide the baking sheet into the oven and cook for 10 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Test one of the fish fillets with a fork before removing the tray from the oven. If it flakes apart when you break it with the fork, cooking is complete.
Tip
Drizzle melted butter over the fish fillets 5 minutes before removal to increase flavor. For added taste, add salt, pepper, lemon juice or other seasoning to the fish fillets prior to cooking. Make cleanup a snap by lining the baking tray or baking dish with a piece of aluminum foil. Grease the foil just as you would the bottom of the tray or dish.
warning
Do not undercook the fish fillets. If the fish fillets have a rubbery texture during the fork test or resist flaking, continue cooking and test every 10 minutes.