Heavenly Fish Fillets
Dive into dinnertime bliss with "Heavenly Fish Fillets," a quick and elegant seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen. Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock, coated in a lightly seasoned paprika-flour mixture, this recipe achieves the perfect golden crust in a buttery olive oil blend. The fillets are then bathed in a tantalizing garlic-lemon sauce and finished with fresh parsley and a burst of citrusy brightness from lemon wedges. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a great option for busy weeknights or impressing your guests. Pair it with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete and memorable meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Keywords: crispy fish fillets, lemon garlic sauce, quick seafood recipe, easy fish dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps with even cooking and crispiness.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring the fillets are lightly coated on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.
Place the coated fish fillets in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and set on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine, creating a buttery garlic-lemon sauce.
Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat each fillet generously. Let them warm in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the fillets as garnish.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2904 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 143.5 g | 287% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2328 mg | 50% | |
*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.
