Oven Lemon Garlic Ocean Perch

Name: Oven Lemon Garlic Ocean Perch
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: About 1.2 lb fish
Ingredients: 1.2 lb ocean perch fillets; 1 tbsp olive oil; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp dried parsley or dill

October 2, 2026

Baked ocean perch fillets with paprika and dried parsley in lemon and olive oil juices

pareve fish oven weeknight

Thin perch fillets bake with lemon juice, garlic salt, paprika, and dried parsley or dill. Check them early to keep the fish moist.

Ingredients

—1.2 lb ocean perch fillets
—1 tbsp olive oil
—Juice of 1/2 lemon
—1/2 tsp garlic salt
—1/2 tsp paprika
—1/4 tsp black pepper
—1/2 tsp dried parsley or dill

Notes

Regular Bake at 425°F works well for these delicate fillets. For Convection Bake, use 400°F and begin checking at about 10 minutes. Avoid Convection Roast, which can dry out thin perch quickly. The 30-minute total is an estimate for a 15-minute oven preheat, with 10 minutes of active prep during it, followed by up to 15 minutes baking. Optional broiling adds 30 to 60 seconds.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F on regular Bake. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat the perch dry and arrange the fillets in a single layer on the sheet, leaving a little space between them.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, paprika, black pepper, and parsley or dill.
Bake on the middle rack for about 12 to 15 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove when the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
For a little color, optionally transfer the fish to a lightly oiled, broiler-safe pan without parchment and broil for 30 to 60 seconds. Watch closely.