Orange Roughy in Garlic Butter
Elevate your seafood dinners with this irresistibly simple and flavorful recipe for Orange Roughy in Garlic Butter. Perfectly pan-seared orange roughy fillets are bathed in a rich, aromatic garlic butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice, creating a zesty contrast to the fish’s delicate, flaky texture. A light dusting of paprika and freshly chopped parsley adds vibrant color and depth to every bite, while a squeeze of lemon brings the flavors to life. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Pair with your favorite vegetable medley or light grains for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) Orange roughy fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 4 pieces (for serving) Lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the orange roughy fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the orange roughy fillets to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Once the butter has melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.
Stir the fresh lemon juice into the garlic butter sauce and let it simmer for 1 minute to combine the flavors.
Return the orange roughy fillets to the skillet, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the top of each fillet. Let the fish warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fillets for a burst of color and flavor.
Transfer the fillets to serving plates and garnish each with a lemon wedge. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 363 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.6 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 425 mg | 9% | |
*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.
