Paleo Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce
Transform your dinner table with this Paleo Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with flavor. Perfect for a healthy, gluten-free diet, this recipe features tender, perfectly pan-seared fish fillets like cod or snapper, complemented by a rich, silky lemon butter sauce made with ghee, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant minced garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley ties the dish together, adding a vibrant, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish, this nutrient-packed meal is ideal for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Pair with your favorite sautéed vegetables or cauliflower rice for a complete Paleo-friendly meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. A must-try for lovers of light, zesty, and buttery seafood dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod or snapper)
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fillets from the skillet and keep warm.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 tablespoons of ghee to the same skillet.
Add minced garlic to the melted ghee and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the skillet, stirring to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Add the remaining tablespoon of ghee and stir until it melts and combines into the sauce.
Add the chopped fresh parsley to the sauce, stirring well.
Place the fish fillets back into the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top.
Serve the fish fillets with additional sauce spooned over them, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
996 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.9 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 293 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2607 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 73.4 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1389 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.
