Pan Fried Fish with a Rich Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this Pan Fried Fish with a Rich Lemon Butter Sauce, a quick and elegant dish perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Featuring tender, flaky fish fillets lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan-seared to golden perfection, this recipe is a celebration of simple yet bold flavors. The star of the meal is the luscious lemon butter sauce, infused with fragrant garlic and a touch of broth to create a velvety drizzle that enhances every bite. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a total cook time of 15, this recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed veggies, fluffy rice, or crispy roasted potatoes for a complete, restaurant-worthy meal. A must-try for seafood lovers seeking an easy, vibrant, and satisfying dinner option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for color)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels. Ensure they are completely dry to help with crisping.
On a plate or shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika (if using). Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and foamy, add the fish fillets to the skillet. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on their thickness, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. Tent with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the lemon juice and broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld and slightly reduce.
Return the fish fillets to the skillet for 1-2 minutes, spooning the sauce over them to coat and warm through.
Transfer the fish to serving plates, drizzle with the lemon butter sauce, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or roasted potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1010 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.1 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 2656 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 30.5 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 69 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
