Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
A quick and delicious Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet recipe that combines rich butter with the bright flavor of lemon for a meal that’s both comforting and refined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of white fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by patting the fish fillets dry and seasoning them with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
- Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Gently flip the fillets, add fresh lemon juice, and sprinkle lemon zest over the top. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes while basting with the butter.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor; fresh, wild-caught fish is ideal. Olive oil can substitute for butter for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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