Pan Fry Garlic Butter Branzino
Elevate your seafood game with this Pan-Fry Garlic Butter Branzino recipe, a delectable combination of crispy skin and tender, flaky fish infused with rich buttery-garlic flavors. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, these golden pan-seared branzino fillets are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, lightly coated in flour for added crispiness, and cooked to perfection in olive oil and butter. Finished with a luxurious garlic butter sauce enhanced with fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish is a show-stopper that comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish, and pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a meal that’s both restaurant-quality and achievable at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Branzino fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the branzino fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly coat the branzino fillets with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and become foamy.
Carefully place the branzino fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Flip the fillets gently using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the flesh is opaque and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, then remove the skillet from heat.
Return the branzino fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them to coat.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 92 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 1038 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 574 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.
