Fish Topping
Elevate your seafood dishes with this luscious and aromatic Fish Topping recipe, a quick and versatile addition that infuses any cooked fish with vibrant flavors. Made with silky unsalted butter, fresh garlic, parsley, dill, zesty lemon, and a touch of olive oil, this topping is both citrusy and herbaceous, perfectly complementing grilled salmon, baked cod, or seared trout. In just 15 minutes, transform your fish into a restaurant-quality meal with an effortless, melt-in-your-mouth garnish that’s rich yet refreshing. Best of all, any extras can be stored and used to enhance other dishes, making this an essential recipe for seafood lovers. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this Fish Topping brings gourmet flair to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 113 grams unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Take the butter out of the refrigerator and let it soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
Finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley and dill into small pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a fork or a small whisk until well combined and smooth.
Heat a small skillet over low-medium heat and add the olive oil.
Spoon the butter mixture into the skillet and allow it to melt and combine with the olive oil. Stir gently to avoid burning the garlic.
Once the mixture is melted and fragrant, remove from heat. Serve immediately as a topping over cooked fish, such as grilled salmon, baked cod, or pan-seared trout.
Optional: Store any extra herb butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
969 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.0 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*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.
