Description
A delightful recipe for Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet, featuring tender fish fillets topped with a flavorful lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the fillets with olive oil. Season evenly with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and flaky. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter. Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the fillets. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet, fish recipe, lemon butter sauce, healthy fish dish