Description
This flavorful Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is the perfect dish for a light, yet satisfying meal. A combination of tender white fish fillets topped with a tangy and buttery lemon sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Perfect for dinner or a special occasion!
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:
- Season 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.
- Cook the Fish: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add Lemon and Seasoning: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serving the Dish:
- Plate the Fish: Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter.
- Pour the Sauce: Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets.
- Garnish: Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.
Notes
- You can use any mild white fish like cod, tilapia, or haddock.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg