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Lemon Butter Fish fillet garnished with lemon slices and herbs

Lemon Butter Fish

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A quick and flavorful dish featuring white fish fillets in a creamy, tangy lemon butter sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 piece zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste pieces lemon slices (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  4. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
Finishing and Serving
  1. Stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley.
  2. Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat them well.
  3. Transfer the fish fillets to a serving platter and garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.
  4. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.
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