Whiting Fish has delicate flesh that is sweet in flavor. Whiting is a good fish to grill or roast whole, and it pairs well with pasta, potatoes, and vegetables.
What Is a Whiting Fish?
In the U.S. Pacific whiting is one of the most popular kinds of whiting. It has a flavor that’s described as mild and slightly sweet.
Whiting fish has a round body, is silver in color and can grow up to three feet in length. Whiting caught in the Atlantic is referred to as silver hake. It is white or off-white in color.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- whiting fillets
- salt
- ground black pepper
- butter
- garlic
- red pepper flakes
- lemon
- parsley
How To Choose Whiting Fish
Choose fresh whiting that has a fresh smell and clear, shiny eyes. Be sure to immediately refrigerate and cook the fish within two days of purchase. Use salt, pepper and your favorite spices to season the fish as desired. Baked whiting is delicious with garlic, lemon, and butter.
How to Cook Whiting Fish
- Season the whiting with salt and pepper and place on a baking sheet.
- Mix together the butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest and then pour the mixture over the whiting fillets.
- Place the lemon rounds on top of and around the fillets.
- Bake the whiting at 400°F. for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is fork-tender.
Is Whiting Fish Healthy to Eat?
Whiting fish is low in fat and is a good source of protein, vitamin B, and magnesium. A 100-gram serving of whiting has about 90 calories.
Garlic Baked Whiting Fish Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 whiting fillets
- 5 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- juice and zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 lemon sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set a side a baking dish.
- Season the whiting with salt and pepper and place in the baking dish.
- Mix together the butter, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and zest and then pour the mixture over the whiting fillets.
- Place the lemon rounds on top of and around the fillets.
- Bake the whiting for 10-12 minutes or until the fish is fork-tender.
Luther Deloney Jr says
Thank you, I’m a soon to be 65 yr young bachelor , I just did the lemon garlic butter whiting w/green beans
ted says
Such a wonderful recipe! I know butter, garlic,and lemon juice create wonder together but I have tried this one but with a simple twist. I tried it with ghee, and it turned out to be utterly delicious. I think for keto diet followers, ghee is the healthiest option. It not only keeps you fuller for longer but also helps in weight loss. You must try this recipe with organic ghee.