Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a delightful seafood dish that combines the freshness of white fish with a rich, zesty lemon butter sauce. This recipe is not only quick—taking just 25 minutes—but also versatile, making it suitable for any occasion, from weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings. The aromatic blend of garlic and lemon perfectly enhances the delicate flavor of the fish, ensuring each bite is satisfying and memorable. Serve it alongside your favorite sides, such as a light salad or fluffy rice, to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and olive oil until melted. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce 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: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg