Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a tantalizing dish that harmonizes the fresh flavors of white fish with a zesty lemon and rich butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this quick and easy recipe can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals seeking a nutritious meal. With its vibrant taste and appealing presentation, this dish is sure to impress both fish enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Enjoy it served over rice or paired with a crisp salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels, drizzle with olive oil, and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium; add butter and olive oil until melted. Stir in minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg