Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Lemon Butter Fish recipe that features tender white fish fillets cooked to perfection in a savory lemon and garlic butter sauce. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and makes for a delicious main course.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry: with paper towels.
- Mix the flour, salt, and pepper: in a shallow dish. Lightly dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil: in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer fish to a plate.
- Add butter to skillet: reduce heat to medium. Once melted, add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or wine). Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Return fish to skillet: spoon sauce over fillets. Cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle with parsley and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or sautéed greens.
- For a gluten-free version, use rice flour or almond flour for dredging.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
