Fish with Macadamia Butter Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this elegant yet simple recipe for Fish with Macadamia Butter Sauce. Perfectly pan-seared white fish fillets, such as cod, halibut, or snapper, are adorned with a luxurious sauce made from golden-brown butter infused with the rich nuttiness of toasted macadamia nuts, bright lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a garnish of lemon wedges provides a fresh burst of flavor. This 35-minute recipe strikes the perfect balance between approachable and gourmet, making it ideal for impressing dinner guests or simply treating yourself to a special midweek meal. Serve alongside roasted vegetables or a light salad for a perfectly balanced seafood indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or snapper)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh and chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Place the all-purpose flour on a large plate. Lightly dredge each fish fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and begin to turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the finely chopped macadamia nuts to the browned butter. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the nuts are toasted and fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 1 minute. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley to finish the sauce.
Plate the cooked fish fillets and spoon the macadamia butter sauce generously over each one.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh lemon wedges for an added zing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.6 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 2739 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 30.0 mcg | 150% | |
| Calcium | 236 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 2306 mg | 49% | |
*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.
