Fantastic Lemon Butter Fillet Recipe
Enjoy the delightful flavors of tender white fish fillets coated in a zesty lemon butter sauce with this easy-to-follow Fantastic Lemon Butter Fillet recipe. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American, European-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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White Fish Fillets:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and dredge them in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Cook the Fillets: Sear the fillets until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Finish and Serve: Return fish to the skillet, coat with the sauce, and garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh green salad.
- Use a firm white fish to prevent the fillets from falling apart while cooking.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before simmering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
