White Fish in Herbed Butter
Delight your taste buds with this elegant yet easy-to-make White Fish in Herbed Butter, a recipe that perfectly balances simplicity with gourmet flavors. Succulent, flaky white fish fillets—such as cod, haddock, or tilapia—are seared to golden perfection and bathed in a luscious sauce of melted butter infused with fresh parsley, dill, garlic, and a zesty squeeze of lemon juice. The optional addition of capers adds a briny, tangy twist that elevates every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is the ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Serve it over steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or alongside a crisp green salad for a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your home. Perfect for seafood lovers, this recipe delivers fresh, vibrant flavors with every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces White fish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 whole Lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Capers (optional)
Instructions
Pat the white fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides of each fillet with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fish fillets into the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until the edges are golden brown, then gently flip and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the unsalted butter. Allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the chopped parsley, dill, and lemon juice to the butter, stirring well to combine. If using, add the capers for an extra burst of flavor.
Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the herbed butter sauce over them to coat evenly. Let the fish warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Serve the fish immediately, spooning extra herbed butter sauce over the top. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 90.4 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2773 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 81.7 g | 163% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1378 mg | 29% | |
*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.
