Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet, a quick and elegant dish that brings a burst of freshness to your table. This recipe features tender fish fillets enveloped in a luscious lemon butter sauce, making it an ideal choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a meal that is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Perfectly seasoned and beautifully garnished, this dish promises to impress family and guests alike with its vibrant colors and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry and brush each side with olive oil. Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky; set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Melt butter with olive oil, then stir in minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and parsley; season to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Place cooked fillets on a platter and drizzle with the lemon butter sauce. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg