Gulf Coast Garlic Butter Wine Fish
Transport your taste buds straight to the seaside with this Gulf Coast Garlic Butter Wine Fish, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight dinner or elegant gathering. Featuring tender fillets of snapper, grouper, or tilapia, this recipe is elevated by a luscious sauce made with dry white wine, zesty lemon juice, fragrant garlic, and melted butter. A dash of Old Bay seasoning and fresh parsley add a signature coastal touch, while the garlic butter sauce perfectly complements the flaky fish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan meal is as easy as it is delicious. Serve your seafood masterpiece with steamed vegetables, rice, or a light salad for a complete, satisfying dining experience. Perfect keywords for seafood lovers include "easy fish recipe," "garlic butter fish," "white wine fish sauce," and "Gulf Coast seafood."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the fillets carefully and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate, covering loosely with foil to keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, reducing slightly.
Stir in the chopped parsley and the remaining teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece. Let the fish warm through in the sauce for about 1 minute.
Serve the fish immediately, garnished with lemon wedges and an extra sprinkle of parsley if desired. Pair with rice, steamed vegetables, or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.3 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.6 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
