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Easy Golden Fish Fillets with Green Beans

Flaky white fish and tender-crisp green beans baked together for a healthy and exceptionally quick meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
Easy Golden Fish Fillets with Green Beans

Dinner doesn't get much easier (or healthier!) than these Easy Golden Fish Fillets with Green Beans. In one pan, you'll have perfectly cooked, flaky fish alongside vibrant, tender green beans, all seasoned simply for maximum flavor. It's truly a weeknight lifesaver that tastes light and satisfying.

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 2 (6 oz) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi work well)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Optional Topping

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp melted butter (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

  2. Step 2

    Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Place green beans on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Place fish fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle generously with the spice mixture on both sides.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the green beans are tender-crisp. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish.

  6. Step 6

    If desired, in the last minute of cooking, you can drizzle the fish with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

  7. Step 7

    Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

Tips

  • For a little extra flavor and crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of cooking, watching very carefully.
  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like cherry tomatoes or thinly sliced bell peppers to the sheet pan.
  • Serve alongside quinoa, couscous, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.

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