Speedy Fish Fillet
Delight your taste buds with this quick and flavorful Speedy Fish Fillet recipe, perfect for busy weeknights when you want a healthy meal in under 20 minutes! Featuring tender tilapia, cod, or snapper fillets, this dish is seasoned with a simple yet vibrant blend of paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper, then lightly pan-seared in aromatic olive oil for a golden, flaky finish. A zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of dried parsley elevate this easy-to-make seafood classic, making it a go-to recipe for those craving restaurant-quality flavor at home. Pair it with steamed veggies, rice, or a crisp salad for a well-rounded meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this speedy fish fillet will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or snapper)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 piece lemon
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat both sides of the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Season the fish fillets with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the olive oil is hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Carefully place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, without moving, until the edges start to turn golden brown.
Flip the fillets gently using a spatula and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the fish evenly and sprinkle with dried parsley.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the fish fillets immediately with your choice of sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.6 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1417 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.7 mcg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
