Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
This recipe features tender, flaky white fish fillets topped with a luscious lemon butter sauce, delivering a burst of zesty, savory flavors. Perfect for a quick and elegant dinner, this dish pairs well with a variety of sides.
Yield: 4
Materials
For the Fish:
- - 4 white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or haddock
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 teaspoon paprika
- - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- - 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- - 4 tablespoons butter
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 4 cloves garlic minced
- - Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- - Salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- - Lemon slices
- - Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Preparing the Fish:
- - **Season the Fish:** Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- - **Cook the Fish:** Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
2. Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- - **Make the Sauce:** In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- - **Add Lemon and Seasoning:** Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
3. Serving the Dish:
- - **Plate the Fish:** Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter.
- - **Pour the Sauce:** Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets.
- - **Garnish:** Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.