Baked Brazilian-Style Fish with Garlic, Lime, and Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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Moist white fish fillets baked with a zesty garlic-lime marinade and fresh cilantro, capturing the bright flavors of Brazilian coastal cuisine. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs lime juice, garlic cloves, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (5 oz each) white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lime juice
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using to create the marinade.
Step 2: Place 4 white fish fillets in a baking dish and pour the marinade evenly over them, turning to coat each fillet thoroughly. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro on top.
Step 3: Bake fish in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove and garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired before serving.