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Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish

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A delightful and simple lemon butter sauce that enhances any fish dish with creamy, zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 60 g unsalted butter, cut into pieces Use fresh unsalted butter for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Fresh lemon juice preferred.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Finely ground pepper To taste.
For the Fish
  • 2 pieces thin white fish fillets (120-150g / 4-5oz each), skinless and boneless Any white fish works well.
  • 2 tbsp white flour For dusting the fish.
  • 2 tbsp oil (canola) Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • Lemon wedges For serving.
  • Finely chopped parsley (optional) For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and cook until it begins to brown.
  2. Add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the butter and stir.
  3. Prepare the fish fillets by seasoning them with salt and pepper, then dust with flour.
Cooking
  1. In another skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the fish.
  2. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
Serving
  1. Serve the fish with the lemon butter sauce drizzled over the top, and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 14gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh lemon juice and watch the butter closely as it can burn quickly. Feel free to add garlic or capers for an extra kick. Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the fish for even cooking.
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