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    Published: Mar 14, 2022 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Baked Rockfish

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    This recipe for baked rockfish fillets is quick, delicious, and an easy recipe. With a cook time of under 30 minutes, you will be wondering why you haven’t been making this recipe forever.

    In our house, as we don’t eat meat, we love fish. Fish is a staple as it is our main source of protein. This is one of my favorite fish recipes. I have even brought this to a dinner party. It was served as one of the main dishes and everyone thought it was absolutely delicious. As a recipe developer, I love to try new fish recipes, but, sometimes, you need to just go back to your staples. I love recipes with little to no prep time, and the prep time for this baked rockfish is less than 10 minutes and its cooking time is around 23 minutes. Making it an ideal dish to make and the perfect 30 minute meal for home cooks everywhere. Let’s dive in and make this baked rockfish aka the perfect main course.

    FAQ for baked rockfish fillets

    If you are looking for substitutes for this recipe, let’s take a look. If you do not have butter then you can substitute olive oil. Make sure that it is extra virgin olive oil. You could also do a combination of butter and olive oil if you wanted! Be sure to not over-do it though if you do use olive oil, as you do not want the sauce to be too thinned out.

    Rockfish is a mild fish that will flake easily when you bake it. If you find that you cannot find rockfish fillets where you live then you can also substitute rock cod, black cod, pacific snapper, red snapper, or halibut. Halibut would be my last choice for this, and really if you can buy rockfish fillets, then do so! In my opinion, it really is the best fish.

    This baked rockfish recipe does not have lemon in it. If you are obsessed with lemon and want that extra flavor, then add the lemon zest of one lemon. You could also line the fish with lemon slices if you wish. However, I would avoid lemon juice.

    Is rockfish hard to cook?

    Fish recipes can be intimidating if you don’t cook them often, however, it becomes easy the more often you practice! This is a tasty first recipe to try your cooking skills on, so, the best tip I can give you is to purchase a thermometer so that you can check the internal temperature of the fish fillets if you are worried that they may not be cooked fully inside. The temperature you are looking for is 145°F.

    Rockfish fillets tend to be more expensive and therefore you may be worried about how to cook them. This recipe is foolproof and will yield delicious results! So long as you follow the instructions, and bake them accordingly, the fillets will be a 10/10 and you will be adding this to your regular list of recipes!

    What should I serve with this rockfish recipe?

    You can serve it with rice, potatoes, and or salad. If you do decide to serve it with rice, I would save a bit of the sauce as a leftover, and pour it over the rice before placing the rockfish on top. The rice will feel a bit less bland and or dry that way. We love to serve it with these roast potatoes! They are delicious and one of our favorite recipes! Plus if you make the potatoes, you can bake them at the same time as the fish. A win win.

    What do you need to make this baked rockfish?

    1. rockfish fillets, I just used one one fillet and it fed my husband and myself, I also use fresh fish
    2. 4 tablespoons butter
    3. 1 tablespoon mustard powder
    4. 2 teaspoon dried thyme
    5. 1 teaspoon curry powder
    6. ½ cup heavy cream
    7. 1 shallot, if you cannot find shallots then use red onion
    8. salt and pepper to taste
    9. 2 cloves minced garlic
    10. Fresh herbs, chives and parsley (optional)
    11. Capers (optional)

    How do you make these baked rockfish fillets?

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan or a baking sheet with parchment paper (if you absolutely do not have parchment paper then you could use aluminum foil- please note that it will stick more-so to aluminum foil). Meanwhile make the sauce.
    2. In a sauce pan or pot, place the butter and melt. Add the shallot and fry for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Once the shallots look nice and golden brown, add the spices, garlic, and continue to stir. Add the capers if you want them, followed by the cream. You are going to continue to stir the sauce until it thickens. Cream will naturally thicken a sauce. It should take around 5 minutes on a medium heat.
    3. Take your rockfish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Place the rockfish fillets onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. If you wish, you can use kosher salt and pepper, it makes no real difference in this dish. Pour the sauce over the fish and make sure the sauce is spread evenly over the fish. You want the entire fish to be infused with the flavors of the sauce. Place the baking sheet pan into the preheated oven. This baked rockfish recipe has a cook time of 23 minutes (you do not need to rotate the baked rockfish half way through the bake). When you remove the rockfish from the oven, the internal temperature should be at a minimum 145°F. Therefore, I always check the thickest part of the fish fillets to make sure it is in fact cooked all the way through .
    4. Remove the baked rockfish from the oven and cover with fresh herbs. You will see when you cut into the fish fillets with your fork that the fish flakes easily. It is absolutely delicious! The color on the top will be a beautiful golden brown, and your rockfish fillets are ready. I like to serve it on a large plate and place it in the middle of a table. It just feels fancier that way.
    ingredients for cafe de Paris baked rockfish
    Once you have made the sauce, evenly spread the sauce on top of the rockfish filet
    bake for 23 minutes and top with fresh herbs
    serve immediately

    Looking for other delicious fish recipes?

    Fish Soup
    Cajun Catfish
    Mediterranean Orzo
    Slow Roasted Salmon
    Les Poissons
    Moroccan Salmon
    Ahi Tuna
    Chilean Sea Bass
    Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

     

    baked rockfish with chives on top on a white plate with a silver serving utensil next to it

    Baked Rockfish

    Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman
    This recipe for baked rockfish with a Cafe de Paris sauce is delicious and ready in 30 minutes. Follow the video tutorial for instructions!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 7 minutes mins
    Cook Time 23 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine French
    Servings 1 pound rockfish filet
    Calories 925 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • rockfish fillets I just used one one fillet and it fed my husband and myself, I also use fresh fish
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
    • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 shallot if you cannot find shallots then use red onion
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 cloves minced garlic
    • Fresh herbs chives and parsley (optional)
    • Capers optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan or a baking sheet with parchment paper (if you absolutely do not have parchment paper then you could use aluminum foil- please note that it will stick more-so to aluminum foil). Meanwhile make the sauce.
    • In a sauce pan or pot, place the butter and melt. Add the shallot and fry for 3-5 minutes on medium heat. Once the shallots look nice and golden brown, add the spices, garlic, and continue to stir. Add the capers if you want them, followed by the cream. You are going to continue to stir the sauce until it thickens. Cream will naturally thicken a sauce. It should take around 5 minutes on a medium heat.
    • Take your rockfish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Place the rockfish fillets onto the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. If you wish, you can use kosher salt and pepper, it makes no real difference in this dish. Pour the sauce over the fish and make sure the sauce is spread evenly over the fish. You want the entire fish to be infused with the flavors of the sauce. Place the baking sheet pan into the preheated oven. This baked rockfish recipe has a cook time of 23 minutes (you do not need to rotate the baked rockfish half way through the bake). When you remove the rockfish from the oven, the internal temperature should be at a minimum 145°F. I always check the thickest part of the fish fillets to make sure it is in fact cooked all the way through .
    • Remove the baked rockfish from the oven and cover with fresh herbs. You will see when you cut into the fish fillets with your fork that the fish flakes easily. It is absolutely delicious! The color on the top should be a beautiful golden brown, and your rockfish fillets are ready to be served. I like to serve it on a large plate and place it in the middle of a table. It just feels fancier that way.

    Notes

    *If you are cooking with smaller filets, you need to adjust your cooking time. They will not bake as long as the one filet piece I have in the picture. Smaller ones can be checked at around 12-15 minutes. Use your judgement (and your thermometer!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 925kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 92gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 368mgSodium: 438mgPotassium: 2151mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2016IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 6mg
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    About Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman

    Hi! My name is Laura. In 2010, I discovered that due to health reasons I could no longer eat gluten. As a major foodie, I have spent the past 11 years working on making all of my favorite dishes gluten free without compromising on flavors, textures, and overall taste! Sift is where I share those recipes with you. Let's dive in!

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    Comments

    1. Amanda says

      December 12, 2022 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I’m not normally a “not fried fish” gal but Laura’s recipe changes all that!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        April 09, 2023 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Alexandria says

      December 12, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      I loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        April 09, 2023 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Rosa says

      December 13, 2022 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious! My family is going to love it!!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        April 09, 2023 at 1:01 pm

        I hope they love it, Rosa!

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      June 07, 2023 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is Quick, Easy, Tasty, and Flaky Goodness. A must for seafood lovers!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        June 07, 2023 at 3:01 am

        Thank you so much, Beth!

        Reply
    5. Sara Welch says

      June 07, 2023 at 4:20 am

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this for dinner tonight and it was a savory success! Light yet hearty, and packed with flavor; easily, a new favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        June 07, 2023 at 9:13 am

        So glad!

        Reply
    6. Charla says

      June 07, 2023 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      The crust on this fish looks superb, where is the best place to buy rockfish from?

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        June 07, 2023 at 9:14 am

        Talk to a local fish monger or at your grocery store !

        Reply
    7. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      June 07, 2023 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious, this one is a keeper. I know I’m going to make it over and over again!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        June 07, 2023 at 1:13 pm

        Thanks, Shadi! I’m so glad!

        Reply
    8. Savita says

      June 07, 2023 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is by far the best post about baked rockfish, you cooked it to perfection. Will try it out and let you know this weekend..

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        June 07, 2023 at 3:52 pm

        Thanks, Savita!

        Reply
    9. Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky says

      September 18, 2023 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      Delicous!

      Reply
      • Laura Sirkovsky-Kauffman says

        September 18, 2023 at 7:33 pm

        One of my faves!

        Reply

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