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Lemon Butter Fish Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Lemon Butter Fish recipe features tender white fish fillets, perfectly seasoned, pan-seared, and finished in a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for an easy, flavorful dinner that pairs beautifully with your favorite side dishes.

Ingredients

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Fish

  • 1 lb white fish (about four 4-oz fillets, such as halibut)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Lemon Butter Sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • Fresh lemon slices, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over both sides of each fish fillet.
  2. Sear the Fish: Heat a skillet on medium heat for about 1 minute. Add olive oil to the heated skillet, then add the fish fillets. Cook each side for about 2 minutes, until golden and the fish easily lifts from the pan. Remove fish from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: Lower the heat. Add butter to the same skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until it just starts to brown. Add lemon juice, minced parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes over low heat, stirring until the sauce is smooth and fragrant.
  4. Finish Cooking and Serve: Add fresh lemon slices to the sauce in the skillet, then return the fish fillets to the pan. Continue to cook over medium-low heat for 3 more minutes, spooning sauce over the fish every 30 seconds so the fillets soak up the flavor. Once done, top with more fresh parsley and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Any mild white fish, like cod or tilapia, works well if you don’t have halibut.
  • Don’t overcook the fish—remove from heat as soon as it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Fresh lemon juice and parsley give the best flavor.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with steamed veggies, rice, or a light salad.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet (1/4 of recipe)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 430mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/lemon-butter-fish-recipe/