Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and delightful dish that combines the bright zest of lemon with the richness of butter, resulting in tender, flaky fish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe takes just 25 minutes to prepare and cook, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors, this dish will surely impress your family and friends. Whether served alongside a crisp salad or over a bed of fluffy rice, Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a simple yet elegant meal that celebrates the joys of home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for drizzling)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and drizzle with olive oil. Season generously with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned fish fillets for 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 to melt. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over cooked fish fillets and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg