Baked Fish with Citrus Glaze

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Baked Fish with Citrus Glaze is a light, flavorful dish where a white fish fillet is baked and finished with a sweet-tart glaze made from citrus juice, zest, and often honey or maple syrup. Common ingredients include cod, halibut, or sea bass, along with lemon, orange, or lime, garlic, and herbs. This preparation is popular in many coastal cuisines, particularly around the Mediterranean and in modern American cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and relatively low in carbohydrates and fat, making it a lean and nutritious meal. A typical serving provides omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C from the citrus, and essential minerals, with a rough calorie estimate of 200-300 per serving depending on the fish and glaze.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin D	12 mcg
Vitamin B12	3.5 mcg
Selenium	45 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.2 g
Niacin (B3)	8 mg

Per 1 fillet (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The citrus glaze not only adds brightness but also helps keep the fish moist during baking, a technique rooted in traditional methods of using acid to tenderize and flavor seafood. Nutritionally, the combination of lean protein and vitamin C from the citrus enhances iron absorption, making it a well-balanced choice.