Lemon Butter Fish Fillet Recipe

ByDorothy Miller
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This Lemon Butter Fish Fillet Recipe is your ticket to a quick and easy healthy dinner that feels restaurant-worthy. The combination of pan-seared, flaky fish with a vibrant lemon butter sauce creates a dish that’s both light and luxuriously flavorful. After testing this method dozens of times, I’ve found it consistently delivers perfect results in under 30 minutes, making it a reliable staple for busy weeknights.

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Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

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  • Author: Dorothy Miller

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For drizzling on fish fillets.)
  • 4 fillets White fish (cod, tilapia, or haddock) (Fresh fish fillets for the recipe.)
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (Adds color and flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (Enhances the flavor of the fish.)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder (Adds depth to the seasoning.)
  • 4 tablespoons Butter (For the sauce, adds richness.)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For the sauce, complements the butter.)
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced (Adds aromatic flavor to the sauce.)
  • 2 lemons Juice and zest (Provides the zesty flavor.)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (For garnish and flavor.)
  • to taste Salt (For seasoning the fish and sauce.)
  • to taste Pepper (For seasoning the fish and sauce.)

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and drizzle with olive oil. Season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky.
  3. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter and olive oil. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets and garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Butter Fish Fillet!

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