This whitefish is ready in no time but is gluten-free, keto, low in carbs, and paleo. This Baked Whole Whitefish is full of nutrients and delicious, but does not require a pantry full of specialty ingredients. All you need for this tasty recipe is whitefish, olive oil, sliced lemon, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Michigan Sea Grant tests with consumer panels at Michigan State University’s Food Sensory Laboratory concluded that when consumers ate cooked Great Lakes lake whitefish, they could not differentiate a flavor difference between fish prepared from fresh or from vacuum-packed frozen fish. Preheat oven to 375 °F.
• course salt & freshly cracked black pepper. Lay the whitefish fillets on a baking sheet and dot with a little butter, salt and pepper. Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until opaque throughout. Top with chopped fresh parsley and lemon zest.
Lake whitefish as a species have low levels of mercury buildup. Great Lakes lake whitefish pass all U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards concerning levels of contaminants. One 3-ounce serving of lake whitefish features more Omega-3 fatty acids than the same amount of pink or sockeye salmon.