Lazy Days Restaurant Fish with Key Lime Butter Sauce
Transport your taste buds to the tropical shores with this Lazy Days Restaurant Fish with Key Lime Butter Sauce recipe, a true gem of coastal cuisine. Made with fresh, flaky white fish like grouper, mahi-mahi, or snapper, this dish combines a perfectly pan-seared crust with a bright and velvety Key lime butter sauce for a culinary experience that’s equal parts indulgent and refreshing. The rich flavors of garlic, butter, and cream are balanced by the zesty, citrusy punch of freshly squeezed Key lime juice, creating a sauce so luscious you’ll want to drizzle it on everything. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and simple ingredients, this restaurant-quality meal can easily become a weeknight favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lime wedges, it’s perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a laid-back dinner at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh white fish fillets (e.g., grouper, mahi-mahi, or snapper)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.
Lightly coat the fish fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and the olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Pour in the Key lime juice and heavy cream, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.
Plate the cooked fish fillets and drizzle generously with the Key lime butter sauce.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.8 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 2588 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 123 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1393 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.
