Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Transform your dinner table into a gourmet experience with our Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce, an easy yet elegant recipe perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Succulent white fish fillets are seasoned to perfection, then pan-seared to achieve a golden-brown crust while remaining tender and flaky inside. The star of the dish is the velvety lemon butter sauce, made with fresh garlic, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of parsley for a burst of vibrant flavor. This quick 30-minute recipe pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice, making it a versatile and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking to impress dinner guests, this recipe brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Return the fish to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top of each fillet.
Garnish the fish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.0 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 307 mg | 102% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.7 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.2 mcg | 61% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1405 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.
