Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs

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A delicate white fish baked with a zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce and fragrant herbs for a light and flavorful meal. This australian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs fillets (about 6 oz each) hoki fillets, melted unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves 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 Australian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper and lightly brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 hoki fillets in the baking dish, skin side down if skin-on. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 4 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the lemon-garlic butter evenly over the fillets, ensuring generous coverage.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the sauce is bubbling.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep melted unsalted butter from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Oven-Baked Hoki with Lemon-Garlic Butter and Fresh Herbs?

Australian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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