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A closeup of baked fish, coleslaw and lemon wedge on a white plate.

Herb Baked Tautog (Blackfish)


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the herb butter:

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the fish:

  • 4 tautog filets (about 2 pounds) or any white flaky fish
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • Fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.  Add remaining herb butter ingredients and stir to combine.  Reduce heat to low while preparing fish.
  3. Place filets in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. Pour herb butter over fish filets.  Sprinkle with desired amounts of Old Bay Seasoning and pepper.  Top with sliced green onions.
  5. Bake (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until fish are fully cooked and flaky.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American