Fish in Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your dinner routine with this elegant yet approachable recipe for Fish in Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce. Perfectly seasoned fish fillets are lightly coated in flour for a delicate crust, pan-seared to golden perfection, and nestled in a luxurious sauce made with tangy lemon juice, rich butter, and creamy heavy cream. Infused with garlic and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish delivers bold flavor and restaurant-quality sophistication in just 35 minutes. Ideal for weeknight meals or special occasions, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Simple ingredients and quick preparation make this a standout choice for lovers of easy seafood recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge each fillet lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add butter and allow it to melt.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the lemon juice, stirring to combine with the garlic butter.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.0 g | 280% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2941 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 95.7 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.2 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1447 mg | 31% | |
*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.
