Description
This zesty lemon butter fish fillet recipe is a quick and flavorful way to enjoy a light and healthy meal. The combination of tangy lemon, savory garlic, and buttery fish creates a delicious dish that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish Fillets:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or sole), about 6 ounces each
Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the Fish: Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, cook, then add fish fillets. Cook until golden and opaque.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over fish, sprinkle with zest and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Choose firm white fish fillets for best results.
- To add more flavor, you can briefly marinate the fish in lemon juice and garlic before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
