Lemony Fish Fillets
Brighten your dinner table with these irresistible Lemony Fish Fillets, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or elegant occasions. Tender white fish fillets, like cod or tilapia, are lightly coated in a delicate flour crust, pan-seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while lemon wedges provide a zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy fish recipe offers a quick, healthy, and gluten-optional option for seafood lovers. Serve these fillets with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to savor every last drop of the tangy sauce. Perfectly crisp and citrusy, this is your go-to recipe for transforming simple fish into a mouthwatering meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or sole)
- 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Season both sides of the fillets with salt and ground black pepper.
Juice the lemon into a small bowl and set aside. Slice the remaining lemon rind into thin wedges for garnishing later.
Lightly coat the fish fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fish and remove the skillet from heat.
Serve the fish fillets immediately, garnished with the lemon wedges and an extra sprinkle of parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
957 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 2612 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 84.7 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1427 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.
