Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible recipe for Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce. Perfectly golden and tender fish fillets—such as salmon or cod—are pan-seared to flaky perfection, while a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, fresh lemon juice, and parsley adds a zesty, gourmet touch. This quick 25-minute dish is simple to prepare yet packed with flavor, making it ideal for weeknight meals or impressing at dinner parties. Whether served alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, this recipe promises restaurant-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen. Keywords: seared fish fillet, lemon butter sauce, quick seafood recipe, salmon or cod fillet, garlic butter sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fish fillets (such as salmon or cod)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and ground black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, place the fish fillets in the skillet, skin side down if applicable.
Allow the fillets to cook undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes, depending on thickness, until the underside is golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets over using a spatula.
Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
As the butter starts to melt, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine with the butter and garlic.
Cook for an additional minute, then remove the skillet from heat.
Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve the seared fish fillets immediately with the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1154 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.3 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 697 mg | 15% | |
*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.
