Lemon Broiled Orange Roughy
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick and flavorful Lemon Broiled Orange Roughy recipe, a seafood classic that combines simplicity with delicious results. Tender orange roughy fillets are generously coated in a zesty lemon butter infused with garlic and paprika, then broiled to perfection for a beautifully flaky texture and a golden, lightly caramelized finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this elegant dish is perfect for busy evenings or last-minute entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and paired with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice, this healthy, low-carb option is a crowd-pleaser that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets orange roughy fillets
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven's broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Rinse the orange roughy fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the fillets in a single layer on a lightly greased, broiler-safe baking sheet.
In a small saucepan, combine the butter and minced garlic. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Brush the lemon-butter mixture generously over the orange roughy fillets, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets, brush with more lemon-butter mixture, and broil for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fillets from the oven and let them rest for a minute. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.
Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1041 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.3 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 1654 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 130.6 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1391 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.
