Dairy-Free Fish in Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinners with this sensational Dairy-Free Fish in Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce! This recipe features tender fish fillets, such as cod, tilapia, or halibut, pan-seared to perfection and smothered in a luscious, dairy-free sauce made from coconut cream, fresh lemon juice, and nutritional yeast for rich, buttery flavor without the dairy. Bursting with brightness from lemon zest and fresh dill, this sauce is irresistibly creamy and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, wholesome dish combines bold flavors with a velvety texture, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Perfect for anyone seeking gluten-free, dairy-free, and nutrient-packed meals that don’t compromise on indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium and stir in the lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze and incorporate any flavorful bits.
Add the coconut cream to the skillet and whisk until well combined and creamy.
Stir in the nutritional yeast and lemon zest to enhance the flavor and richness of the sauce.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to slightly thicken.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spoon the creamy lemon butter sauce over the top, and let it heat through for another minute.
Garnish with chopped fresh dill just before serving to add a burst of freshness.
Serve the fish fillets hot, drizzled generously with the creamy lemon butter sauce alongside your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.8 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.4 g | ||
| Protein | 84.5 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1663 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
