Easy Yogurt Marinated Baked Fish That’s Moist & Flavor-Packed

Yogurt Marinated Baked Fish is a healthy, flavorful dish that is easy to prepare.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 18

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 1 18

Servings: 4 fillets

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 cup Plain Yogurt Use full-fat for extra creaminess.
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adds acidity.
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin Provides warmth.
1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked or sweet.
1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor.
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.

For the Fish

4 fillets White Fish Such as cod or haddock.
1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Like cilantro or parsley.

Optional Toppings

1/4 cup Chopped Nuts Like pistachios or almonds.
2 tablespoons Olive Oil Drizzle for flavor.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Whisk
Paper towels

Method

Preparation

In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pat fillets dry with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
Spoon the yogurt marinade over each fillet, ensuring coverage; cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Arrange marinated fillets skin-side down on the sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes.
Sprinkle chopped herbs and nuts over warm fish, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Squeeze extra lemon juice over fish before serving for brightness.

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