Description
Lemon Butter Fish is a quick and flavorful seafood dish that perfectly balances zesty lemon with rich butter, creating a delightful sauce that elevates your meal. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, as it takes just 25 minutes to prepare. The tender white fish fillets are coated in a light flour mixture, then pan-seared to golden perfection before being topped with a luscious lemon garlic sauce. Versatile and nutritious, this dish pairs beautifully with various sides, making it a go-to favorite for any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry and season the flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each fillet in the mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and return the fish to the skillet, coating with sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (120g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 512mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Try using different herbs like dill or thyme for extra flavor. For added richness, consider topping with avocado salsa or serving in tacos.