Fish with Lemon Butter
Delight your taste buds with this effortless and elegant Fish with Lemon Butter recipe, a true celebration of fresh, zesty flavors and tender, flaky fish. Perfect for cod, haddock, or tilapia, this dish features golden pan-seared fillets drizzled with a luscious lemon butter sauce infused with fragrant garlic and bright lemon zest. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners yet sophisticated enough for special occasions. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this restaurant-quality meal pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad. Whether you’re a seafood lover or looking for a healthy, flavorful main dish, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and evenly sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly dust both sides of the fillets with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large non-stick 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, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
Once the butter is melted and starts to foam, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them to coat.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with fresh parsley.
Serve the fish immediately with your preferred side dishes, such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.7 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 414 mg | 9% | |
*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.
