Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce

Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce

Classification: Keto • Low-Carb • Gluten-Free • High-Protein • Family-Friendly • Autism-Friendly

Looking for an elegant keto fish recipe, creamy low-carb seafood dinner, or an easy weeknight meal? This Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce features tender white fish baked to perfection and finished with a silky butter, cream, garlic, Dijon, and lemon sauce. The result is a light yet luxurious dish that's naturally low in carbohydrates, rich in protein, and full of fresh Mediterranean-inspired flavours.

At Nutrition by Angie, we believe simple ingredients create the most memorable meals. This recipe comes together with minimal preparation while delivering restaurant-quality flavour, making it perfect for both busy evenings and special occasions.

Benefits of the Main Ingredients

White Fish

White fish such as cod, haddock, pollock, or hake is naturally high in complete protein while being low in carbohydrates. It provides important nutrients including vitamin B12, selenium, iodine, phosphorus, and potassium, making it an excellent choice for a healthy keto lifestyle.

Butter

Butter creates a rich, velvety sauce while providing healthy fats that support a ketogenic diet. It also enhances the delicate flavour of the fish.

Heavy Cream

Heavy cream gives the lemon sauce its smooth, luxurious texture while contributing healthy fats and keeping the recipe naturally low in carbohydrates.

Garlic

Fresh garlic provides aromatic depth and naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that beautifully complement both the butter and lemon.

Dijon Mustard

Dijon mustard adds a gentle tang and subtle complexity that balances the richness of the cream and butter without overpowering the fish.

Lemon Juice

Fresh lemon juice brightens the entire dish with refreshing acidity while providing vitamin C and enhancing the delicate flavour of the fish.

Shallots

Shallots offer a mild sweetness and delicate onion flavour that blends beautifully into the creamy sauce, adding extra depth and elegance.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This Baked Fish with Lemon Sauce is light, creamy, and packed with fresh flavour. The tender, flaky fish pairs perfectly with the silky lemon butter sauce, creating a meal that's comforting without feeling heavy. Naturally keto, low-carb, gluten-free, and high in protein, it's an ideal recipe for anyone looking for a nutritious dinner that's both simple and impressive.

Whether you're looking for a healthy baked fish recipe, keto seafood dinner, low-carb comfort food, or an easy high-protein family meal, this recipe delivers beautiful flavour with minimal effort.

Autism-Friendly Benefits

The soft, flaky texture of baked white fish may appeal to autistic individuals who prefer tender foods with predictable textures. The creamy lemon sauce can be served separately, allowing everyone to control how much they use. White fish provides high-quality protein, vitamin B12, iodine, and selenium, while the mild flavours make this dish easy to adapt to individual sensory preferences.

Tip

Serve with Garlic Sautéed Kale, steamed asparagus, roasted broccoli, cauliflower mash, zucchini noodles, or buttered green beans for a complete keto meal. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and extra lemon slices, and spoon plenty of the creamy sauce over the vegetables for maximum flavour.