Description
This delightful dish features perfectly seared white fish fillets, complemented by a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce. It’s a quick, flavorful meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Garnish:
- Lemon slices
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preparing the Fish:
- 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 large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter and olive oil. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serving the Dish:
- Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets.
- Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure the fish is fresh for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg