Description
Succulent Lemon Butter Fish Fillet brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table with elegant simplicity. Delicate fish meets bright citrus and rich butter, creating a quick weeknight meal that transports diners to seaside restaurant terraces.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) butter
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the fish fillets by thoroughly patting them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp exterior when cooking.
- Massage the fillets with olive oil, then generously coat with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for a robust flavor profile.
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat for approximately 2-3 minutes to create an ideal searing environment.
- Carefully place the seasoned fillets into the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until a golden-brown crust forms and the fish becomes delicately flaky.
- Transfer the cooked fish to a separate plate, keeping it warm while preparing the sauce.
- Reduce the skillet’s heat to medium and introduce butter and olive oil, allowing them to meld together seamlessly.
- Add minced garlic to the melted butter mixture, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the aroma becomes intensely fragrant.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley into the sauce, creating a vibrant and zesty flavor combination.
- Season the sauce with additional salt and pepper, adjusting to your taste preferences.
- Simmer the sauce gently for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to harmonize and slightly reduce.
- Arrange the fish fillets on a serving platter, then generously drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the top.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with extra fresh parsley and delicate lemon slices for a bright, appetizing finish.
Notes
- Patting fish dry ensures a crispy, golden-brown exterior that locks in moisture and enhances flavor.
- Use fresh, high-quality white fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia for the best texture and taste.
- Adjust cooking time based on fillet thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain delicate fish tenderness.
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour to create a light coating on the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg