Description
Lemon butter bliss fish fillet brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to dinner tables with elegant simplicity. Rich, tangy butter sauce and perfectly flaked fish create a harmonious meal you’ll savor from first delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 lemons
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Garnish and Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2–3 lemon slices
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Thoroughly dry fish fillets using paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence and crispy texture.
- Generously coat fish with olive oil and create a robust flavor profile by combining salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat, preparing for an even golden sear.
- Cook fish for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a perfectly crisp exterior and delicate, flaky interior.
- Transfer cooked fish to a separate plate, maintaining its warmth and texture.
- Reduce skillet temperature to medium and introduce butter and additional olive oil.
- Allow butter to melt completely, creating a rich base for the sauce.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Incorporate fresh lemon juice, zest, and chopped parsley into the skillet.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, melding the flavors.
- Arrange fish fillets on a serving platter, creating an appealing presentation.
- Generously drizzle the vibrant lemon butter sauce over the fish.
- Enhance the dish with garnishes of fresh lemon slices and additional parsley.
- Serve immediately to preserve the fish’s optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose firm white fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Pat fish completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for a bright, vibrant flavor that enhances the delicate fish.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish thickness to prevent overcooking and maintain moist, tender fillets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg