Knowing how to bake rockfish is more a matter of flavor than technique. As the most flavorful white fish in our lineup, Pacific rockfish pairs well with bold flavors — and baking gives the fillets ample time to meld with any sauces or spices you’re using to dress the fish. Because of this, baking is one of the easiest ways to bring out the greatest flavor potential from this lean species.
Simple Tips for Perfectly Baked Rockfish
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Pat the rockfish fillet dry to remove excess moisture.
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Dress fillets with sauces/spices before baking for maximum flavor.
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Add oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavors.
How to Bake Rockfish
Gather your materials and ingredients: Your fillet(s), tea towel or paper towels, olive oil, sauces/spices, salt and pepper, baking sheet or dish
Preheat your oven to 400F. Meanwhile, pat rockfish fillets dry with a tea towel or paper towel. Season with salt and pepper and arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish.
Lightly coat fillets with oil so that they don’t stick, then dress with any sauces or spices. Transfer to oven and set timer for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of fillets.
Pacific rockfish is done when fillet is opaque throughout and flaked easily with a fork. Add a couple more minutes of cook time as needed.
Enjoy! Once you’ve mastered how to bake rockfish, try making our easy recipe for Baked Rockfish with Chili Garlic Sauce or spice things up with a Pacific Rockfish Taco Bowl with Black Bean and Corn Salsa.
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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have a certain medical condition. The FDA recommends an internal temperature of 145°F for cooked fish.