Name: This Dump-and-Go, Straight-from-the-Freezer Meal Is a Weeknight Lifesaver
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 6 thin, 3 to 4-ounce frozen fish fillets (tilapia, flounder, whiting, or other flat white fish; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon dried dill, divided (or use another dried herb or blend); 1 (10 to 12-ounce bag) frozen mixed vegetables; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (14-ounce bag) frozen diced, sliced, or smashed potatoes

Ingredients

6 serv.

Nonstick cooking spray
6 thin, 3 to 4-ounce frozen fish fillets (tilapia, flounder, whiting, or other flat white fish
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon dried dill, divided (or use another dried herb or blend)
1 (10 to 12-ounce bag) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (14-ounce bag) frozen diced, sliced, or smashed potatoes

Instructions

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1 Spray the inside of a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or coat with a thin layer of olive oil.
2 Arrange the fish fillets in an even layer (skin-side down if applicable) on the bottom of the greased baking dish. If they don’t fit, break them into pieces until they do. Sprinkle evenly with half of the salt, pepper, and dried dill. Layer the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the fish without stirring. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining salt, pepper, and dill. Distribute the butter chunks and drizzle the olive oil evenly over the vegetables. Finally, spread the potatoes out in a single layer over the vegetables. Do not stir.
3 Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 35 minutes, and serve. I don’t worry about serving diners individual fillets—just scoop everything out together with a spoon or spatula and you’re good to go. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in an oven-safe dish at 350ºF for 10 minutes. Love the recipe? Leave us stars and a comment below!