Description
Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and delicious seafood dish that perfectly combines the fresh taste of fish with zesty lemon and rich butter. In just 25 minutes, you can create a gourmet meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions. This recipe features flaky white fish fillets enhanced by a delightful lemon butter sauce, making it both flavorful and nutritious. With minimal cleanup required, this elegant entrée is sure to impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil (2 for drizzling on fish, 4 for sauce)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the seasoned fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest; season to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors.
- Drizzle the sauce over cooked fish fillets and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg