Sugar-Free Pan-Seared Fish Fillet
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant Sugar-Free Pan-Seared Fish Fillet recipe, a healthy and flavorful choice for seafood lovers. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of paprika, garlic, and freshly ground black pepper, these tender fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection in olive oil for a crisp exterior and flaky interior. A spritz of zesty lemon brings a refreshing brightness, while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and herbal aroma. With just 10 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking time, this quick and wholesome dish is free of added sugars and fits seamlessly into keto, low-carb, and clean-eating lifestyles. Serve hot with lemon wedges for an elegant, restaurant-quality meal you can whip up at home in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Fish fillet (such as tilapia, cod, or salmon)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 whole Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
Season both sides of each fillet with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
Finely chop the parsley and garlic. Slice the lemon in half and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet, skin side down if applicable.
Sear the fish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish fillets while they are cooking.
Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them on a serving platter.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley and garlic over the top of the hot fish fillets.
Serve immediately with the remaining lemon half cut into wedges for garnishing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.5 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 252 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 2605 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 89.5 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 45.0 mcg | 225% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1744 mg | 37% | |
*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.
