Fish with Sour Cream Sauce

Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible recipe for Fish with Sour Cream Sauce—a creamy, zesty, and aromatic dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Tender white fish fillets, such as cod, tilapia, or halibut, are perfectly seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and paprika, then pan-seared to golden perfection. The rich, velvety sauce combines tangy sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and dill for a refreshing yet indulgent flavor profile that complements the fish beautifully. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, this quick and comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables, buttery rice, or crusty bread, and don’t forget the lemon wedges for a bright finishing touch! Explore this simple yet sophisticated way to enjoy seafood.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dill, chopped (fresh or dried)
• 2 tablespoons water or fish stock
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and water or fish stock. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and heated through, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce seems too thick, add an additional tablespoon of water or stock to thin it out.

Step 6

Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sour cream sauce over them. Let the fish warm in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Remove from heat and serve the fish immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Garnish with extra dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(808.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1214.8

Total Fat 90.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 346mg	0%
Sodium 2762.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 26.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.2g
Protein 89.2g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 443.8mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1477.3mg	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: 63.7%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 8.4%