Fish in Yogurt Marinade

Fish in Yogurt Marinade

Perch Fillets in Lemon and Herbs

Recipe by
Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 25m
Temp.: 450 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (24 Reviews)
Cooking Mode
Prevents your screen from turning off while cooking

Ingredients

Adjust servings:

Nutritional Information

296
Calories
8.5g
Fat
85mg
Cholesterol
483mg
Sodium
9.2g
Carbohydrate
44.3g
Protein
Fish in Yogurt Marinade

Recipe Description

This Fish in Yogurt Marinade is a fresh and healthy recipe that I personally love. Perch fillets have a firm and flaky white flesh which compliment the tangy, lemon zest and herb marinade just perfectly.

This recipe has quite an enhanced flavor palette that will quickly take you from home cook to chef in just 25 minutes. A great source of protein and vitamin B12 too.

To make Fish in Yogurt Marinade, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Fish in Yogurt Marinade

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare marinade

    2 min
    Step 1 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    In a shallow baking dish or sealable bag, combine finely grated lemon zest from 1 whole lemon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 cup of Greek Yogurt, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons of oregano, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon of ground allspice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper.

  2. 2

    Refrigerate

    10-60 min
    Step 2 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    Add 1½ pounds of perch fillets, cover dish with plastic wrap or seal bag and refrigerate for about an hour to marinade, if you have the time.

  3. 3

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F.

  4. 4

    Cook scallions

    1 min
    Step 4 - Fish in Yogurt MarinadeStep 4 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    In a large, ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add 8 trimmed and sliced scallions. Sauté for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Season fish

    1 min
    Step 5 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    Place marinated fish aside the scallions in the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Bake fish

    10 min
    Step 6 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes until fish becomes flaky.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Fish in Yogurt Marinade

    Serve hot fish with scallion oil dripped over.

Are you a fish lover looking for new, delicious recipe? Then you have to try this Fish in Yogurt Marinade recipe. Fancy, fresh and flavorsome fish, what more do you need? Maybe a portion of brown rice! Enjoy! Tag #cookmerecipes online when you try our recipes!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

Have you made this recipe? Share your experience and help other cooks!

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Dee
March 23, 2025
Verified

I tried this Fish in Yogurt Marinade last weekend, and it was super great! The marinade was so easy to whip up, and the flavors popped! I served it to my friends, and they thought I was a chef! Absolutely loved it.

Nikki74
February 23, 2025
Verified

This recipe's a game changer! Made it for my fam last night, they loved it so much!

Fiona
January 24, 2025
Verified

This Fish in Yogurt Marinade is just amazing! I made it for dinner last night and my kids devoured it. The marinade is super easy to whip up and it gave the fish a lovely tang. Perfect for a cozy family meal - I might even impress my in-laws with this one. Cheers!

Valeria Whelan
August 27, 2024
Verified

Fresca!

Beth
April 27, 2024
Verified

I tried the Fish in Yogurt Marinade last weekend and it was simply great. My husband loved it and I enjoyed making it together. The flavors are fresh and it felt healthy. Will make again for sure

Yvonne Johnson
March 12, 2024
Verified

I made this fish dish for a family dinner, and it was a hit! The yogurt marinade gave it an incredible flavor my kids loved. Such a simple recipe with fresh ingredients.

Wendy Smith
October 1, 2023
Verified

This dish was a hit at our family dinner. The yogurt marinade made the fish soft and flavorful. I forgot to take photos while cooking, but the smiles around the table said it all.

Carolyn Smith
October 1, 2023
Verified

Simply superb dish! My family loved it at dinner last night. The fish was so flavorful and tender. I’m proud to serve healthy meals like this one. Thanks for the great recipe!

Tina Smith
September 2, 2023
Verified

Delicous! I made this fish for my family last Sunday. Everyone loved it! The marinade was easy to put together, even with the kids running around. Will definitely make again!

Isabel
May 6, 2023
Verified

Sabor increíble y fácil de hacer

Diana
April 4, 2023
Verified

Superb

Joy
March 5, 2023
Verified

I just made the Fish in Yogurt Marinade and wow, it was superb. The flavors are so fresh and delicious. My family was blown away, and my husband even asked for seconds. It was so simple to make and perfect for our busy weeknight. I can't wait to make it again for our next dinner party.

Laura Thompson
September 18, 2021
Verified

This Fish in Yogurt Marinade is super easy and delish! I whipped it up when my kids had their friends over and they all loved it! The tangy yogurt made it so flavorful. Plus, I felt good about serving something healthy. It's def a winner for busy nights!

Maryam Tennesen
April 29, 2020
Verified

Yogurt and fish normally wouldn't sound good at all together but after this meal I can confirm it totally is worth a try, absolutely mouth drenching!

Ivory Gupte
April 23, 2020
Verified

Never thought you could make fish with yogurt, pretty damn good if I do say so myself.

Taste of the dish
Accuracy of stated difficulty
Instruction accuracy
Would you recommend this recipe to others?
0/1000
Add photos
Upload photos of your result. This will help others see how the dish should look.

Author Information

Email will not be displayed publicly