Lemon Garlic Butter Fish
Experience the delightful flavors of Lemon Garlic Butter Fish, a simple yet elegant dish that brings the ocean to your table. This recipe features tender white fish, perfectly seared in a rich garlic butter sauce, enhanced with zesty lemon juice and aromatic herbs. Ready in just a few minutes, this meal is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a wholesome and satisfying feast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and sauté the minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Add the fish fillets to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle lemon juice and zest over the fish during cooking.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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