Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Bangus Belly

Indulge in the flavorful yet guilt-free delight of Heart-Healthy Garlic Butter Bangus Belly, a quick and nutritious recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. This dish showcases tender milkfish belly fillets cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce brightened with a splash of zesty lemon juice and garnished with fresh parsley. Using heart-friendly olive oil and unsalted butter ensures that this recipe stays light while delivering rich, savory goodness. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, this seafood favorite pairs perfectly with steamed vegetables or wholesome brown rice for a balanced, satisfying meal. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this bangus belly recipe brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Bangus (milkfish) belly fillets
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 5 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the bangus belly fillets under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, around 2 minutes, being careful not to let it brown.

Step 3

Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt, mixing with the garlic to form a garlic butter base.

Step 4

Place the bangus belly fillets in the skillet, skin side up, and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Cook the fillets for approximately 5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6

Once the fish is cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 7

Add lemon juice to the remaining garlic butter sauce in the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 8

Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the cooked bangus belly fillets.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your choice of steamed vegetables or brown rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1485.2

Total Fat 112.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 362mg	0%
Sodium 1540.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 111.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1000IU	0%
Calcium 153.8mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 1659.1mg	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: 68.0%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 1.9%