Garlic Fish
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Garlic Fish recipe—a quick, flavorful dish that’s both light and satisfying. Tender fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or snapper are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a rich, buttery garlic sauce infused with zesty lemon and fresh parsley. With just 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, this dish is perfect for busy evenings yet elegant enough for entertaining. The optional sprinkle of paprika adds a pop of smoky flavor and color, making the dish as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve this garlic butter fish alongside fluffy rice, roasted vegetables, or creamy mashed potatoes for a restaurant-quality meal that comes together effortlessly in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or snapper)
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons paprika (optional, for added flavor and color)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using).
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until golden-brown and edges start to crisp. Flip the fillets carefully and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the cooked fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet to deglaze.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic sauce over the top. Let it warm for 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired, alongside your choice of sides such as rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
984 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.3 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.2 g | 111% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 1434 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 78.0 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*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.
