Heavenly Fish Fillets

Dive into dinnertime bliss with "Heavenly Fish Fillets," a quick and elegant seafood dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen. Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock, coated in a lightly seasoned paprika-flour mixture, this recipe achieves the perfect golden crust in a buttery olive oil blend. The fillets are then bathed in a tantalizing garlic-lemon sauce and finished with fresh parsley and a burst of citrusy brightness from lemon wedges. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is a great option for busy weeknights or impressing your guests. Pair it with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete and memorable meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Keywords: crispy fish fillets, lemon garlic sauce, quick seafood recipe, easy fish dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

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 haddock)
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 pieces lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps with even cooking and crispiness.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Step 3

Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring the fillets are lightly coated on all sides. Shake off any excess flour.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and sizzling.

Step 5

Place the coated fish fillets in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the pan and set on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine, creating a buttery garlic-lemon sauce.

Step 8

Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat each fillet generously. Let them warm in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the fillets as garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick. Pair with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(909.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1525.3

Total Fat 83.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 464.2mg	0%
Sodium 2904.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Protein 143.5g	0%

Vitamin D 1360.8IU	0%
Calcium 192.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2328.5mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 37.1%

Carbs: 14.0%