50 Lent-Worthy Baked Fish Recipes That Are Perfect in Every Way

Krista Marshall

March 16, 2023 at 7:21 AM·10 min read

Baked is better when it comes to these fish recipes.

With the Easter and Lent seasons upon us, millions of people around the world are going to need some really tasty dinner ideas for their meat-free Fridays for the next few weeks. From seafood dinners to hearty vegetable-based soups, you won't feel like you're missing out on flavor just because you're abstaining from meat. I also know many of us who feel like we fall into a rut of making the same thing every Friday and are always looking for new Lenten inspiration. After all, there are only so many times you can eat spaghetti, tuna salad sandwiches or cheese pizza. These 50 best baked fish recipes will certainly help come up with some new meals just in time for all of those Friday supper plans!

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When Is Lent This Year?

This year, Lent began on Wednesday, February 22, and will end on Thursday, April 6. The 40 days leading up to Easter are to prepare and reflect before the celebrations begin. Christians do this to replicate Christ's sacrifice as he wandered in the desert for 40 days.

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Why No Meat On Friday During Lent?

For centuries, Catholics, and other religions as well, have observed not eating meat on Ash Wednesday and every Friday during Lent. One reason is to acknowledge Christ's sacrifice as he wandered in the desert for 40 days and nights. Secondly, it is to avoid eating any meat from a warm-blooded animal, such as Jesus, to remember his death. Since fish are cold-blooded it has long been the food turned to on Fridays during this time.

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How To Cook Fish in the Oven

Fish Fry Fridays will start popping up at restaurants and churches all over the country, but if you want to make your own at home, and save a few calories, then you've come to the right place! Cooking fish in the oven makes is super easy and convenient. The most popular temperature to bake fish is 425, but sometimes a lower 350 might be required. Covering it will foil will allow the fish to steam and stay extra moist, but if you want the fish to be browned nicely, it should never be covered. Fish of all varieties take on seasoning and flavors so well, and everything from cod, flounder, tilapia, salmon and more can all be prepared in the oven.

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Baked Cod Fish Recipe

Cod is one of the greatest fish you can bake in the oven since it always comes out juicy and moist. With its mild flavor, it doesn't need much in the way of seasoning either. Some lemon juice and simple seasoning can result in a delicious piece of fish. In the gallery, you will find recipes for Parmesan-Crusted and Potato Chip Crusted Cod.

How To Make Baked Fish

This collection is filled with all the fishy goodness you will need this Lenten season, all coming out of the oven.

The kids will love the Baked Fish Nuggets as much as they do those boxed fish sticks. The Sesame Ginger Salmon is packed with flavor and would be so tasty served with some simply steamed rice. The Baked Fish Tacos are a fun twist if your next Mexican night lands on a Friday during Lent.

If you are entertaining on a Friday night, wow your guests with the Baked Whole Fish with Lemon Herb Garlic Butter! If you like things a little spicier the Honey Lime Sriracha Salmon or Spicy Baked Tilapia will satisfy those heat-loving taste buds.