Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the freshness of tender white fish with a zesty lemon and rich butter sauce. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is both quick and easy, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. The combination of garlic, lemon juice, and butter creates a luxurious sauce that elevates the fish while keeping it moist and flaky. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this dish is sure to impress with its delightful taste and appealing presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 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 large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned fish fillets; cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and olive oil; let melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add lemon juice and zest; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the sauce over the cooked fish fillets and garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg