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Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillets

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A delightful dish combining the zingy taste of lemon with rich butter, making the fish fillets juicy and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 pieces white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or your favorite) Choose your preferred type of white fish.
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For brushing the fillets.
  • Salt and black pepper To taste.
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 pieces lemons Juice and zest.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Brush both sides with olive oil, then season evenly with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking the Fish
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Lemon Butter Sauce
  1. Lower heat to medium. Using the same skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
Serving
  1. Place fish on a serving platter, spoon the warm lemon butter sauce over each fillet, and garnish with extra parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g

Notes

Adjust the lemon juice to suit your taste. For added flavor, consider marinating the fillets with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
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