Fish Fillet with Honey Lemon Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Fish Fillet with Honey Lemon Sauce, a quick and flavorful recipe that balances savory, tangy, and sweet notes in every bite. Perfectly pan-seared fillets of fish—be it tilapia, cod, or haddock—are seasoned and coated in a light flour crust for a golden finish. The real star, however, is the luscious honey lemon sauce, made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of butter for richness. This vibrant glaze is spooned over the fish, adding a zesty sweetness that’s perfectly complemented by the freshness of chopped parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Pair it with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a wholesome, restaurant-quality meal right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or haddock)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 cup Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dredge the fish fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, and chicken or vegetable broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce slightly thickens.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the fish to serving plates and drizzle extra sauce over each fillet. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2810 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.8 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 88.1 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1725 mg | 37% | |
*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.
