Description
A light and flavorful fish dish with a tangy lemon butter sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. The combination of fresh herbs and citrus elevates simple fish fillets to restaurant-quality.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the lemon butter sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- For garnish:
- Lemon slices
- Fresh parsley sprigs
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken.
- 5. Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through.
- 6. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley sprigs before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled. You can substitute the fish with salmon or shrimp if preferred. Serve with steamed vegetables or a side of rice for a complete meal.