Dairy-Free Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Dairy-Free Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce, a delectable twist on a classic dish. Perfectly golden fish fillets, lightly coated in arrowroot flour for a crisp finish, are cooked to perfection in olive oil, then topped with a rich, velvety sauce made from a dairy-free butter substitute, zesty lemon juice, and briny capers. This recipe is quick and easy, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, yet refined enough for entertaining. Fresh parsley adds a burst of color and flavor, while the optional lemon wedges on the side offer a bright, tangy extra kick. Whether paired with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad, this dairy-free fish recipe is a gluten-friendly, flavor-packed delight that everyone will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Arrowroot flour
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Dairy-free butter substitute (such as Earth Balance or vegan butter)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon Capers

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Season the fillets evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

Sprinkle the arrowroot flour onto a flat plate, then lightly dredge each fish fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 4

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is shimmering, add the fish fillets to the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6

Remove the fish from the pan and keep warm on a serving plate.

Step 7

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 8

Add the dairy-free butter substitute and allow it to melt completely, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce is slightly reduced.

Step 10

Sprinkle fresh parsley over the sauce, stir, and then pour the sauce over the cooked fish fillets.

Step 11

Serve immediately with additional lemon wedges on the side for extra flavor, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(588.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1226.4

Total Fat 92.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 3170.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.4g
Protein 77.4g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 130.5mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1383.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.7%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 7.1%