Fish with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner game with this elegant yet easy-to-make Fish with Lemon Butter Caper Sauce. Perfectly pan-seared white fish fillets, with a golden, crispy exterior, are topped with a luscious sauce made from zesty freshly squeezed lemon juice, rich melted butter, and the briny tang of capers. Infused with fragrant garlic and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors, making it a restaurant-quality meal you can whip up in just 25 minutes. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes. Whether you're using cod, halibut, or tilapia, this dish guarantees tender, flaky fish with every bite—plus it's sure to impress family and guests alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces White fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (rinsed and drained)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 4 slices Lemon slices (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
On a large plate, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
Lightly dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets.
Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and fully cooked (fish should flake easily with a fork). Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and capers. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes to combine flavors.
Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter caper sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and optional lemon slices.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 630 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.0 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 570 mg | 12% | |
*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.
