Grilled Fish with Lemon Parsley Butter
Elevate your next seafood dinner with this Grilled Fish with Lemon Parsley Butter recipe—a simple yet gourmet dish that bursts with fresh, summery flavors. Perfect for snapper, cod, halibut, or your favorite white fish fillets, this recipe combines the smoky char of perfectly grilled fish with the bright tang of lemon and the fragrant freshness of parsley. A heavenly lemon parsley butter, infused with garlic and zest, is drizzled over the tender fish for an irresistible, melt-in-your-mouth finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is a breeze for busy weeknights yet sophisticated enough for entertaining. Serve with lemon wedges for an extra citrusy touch and pair with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. This quick and healthy dish is gluten-free, flavor-packed, and ideal for seafood lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as snapper, cod, or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and brush them with olive oil on both sides. Season evenly with salt and black pepper.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped parsley, and minced garlic. Remove from heat and set the lemon parsley butter aside.
Place the fish fillets on the preheated grill. Cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on the first side, or until grill marks form and the fish releases easily from the grates.
Flip the fish fillets carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the grilled fish fillets to a serving platter and immediately spoon the prepared lemon parsley butter generously over each piece.
Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for garnish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1043 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 82.5 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 324 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 2618 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 77.5 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1411 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.
