Keto Pan-Seared Fish Fillet
Elevate your low-carb dining experience with this irresistibly flavorful Keto Pan-Seared Fish Fillet recipe. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, these fillets are cooked to golden-brown perfection in a sizzling skillet, delivering a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior. Enhanced by rich melted butter and finished with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, this dish strikes the perfect balance of indulgent and nutritious. Ready in just 25 minutes from prep to plate and served with vibrant lemon wedges for a zesty burst, this keto-friendly recipe is ideal for quick weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. It's a high-protein, healthy option that doesn't skimp on bold, satisfying flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets Fish fillets (such as salmon, cod, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 wedges Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear.
Season both sides of each fillet with salt, black pepper, lemon zest, garlic powder, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet, skin-side down if applicable. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Cook the fillets for 4-5 minutes on the first side, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking without curling.
Flip the fillets carefully and add the butter to the pan, allowing it to melt.
Baste the fish with the melted butter using a spoon. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until cooked through and opaque.
Remove the fish from the pan and let it rest on a plate for a minute or two.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the cooked fillets for a fresh, herby finish.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
474 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 629 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.2 mcg | 96% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*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.
