Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- 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.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Lemon Butter Fish Fillet!
Find it online: https://thecookingjournal.com/lemon-butter-fish-fillet-recipe/