Description
Enjoy a burst of citrusy flavor with this delightful Lemon Butter Fish Fillet recipe. Tender white fish fillets are pan-seared to perfection and coated in a luscious lemon butter sauce, creating a dish that’s both elegant and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
White Fish Fillets:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
Seasoning:
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Coating:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry, season with salt and pepper. Optionally coat with flour.
- Cook the Fish: Sear the fillets in olive oil until golden and flaky. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add lemon juice and zest. Coat the fish in the sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve hot with desired sides.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based butter.
- This recipe also works great with salmon or trout.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
