Lazy Days Restaurant Fish with Key Lime Butter Sauce

Transport your taste buds to the tropical shores with this Lazy Days Restaurant Fish with Key Lime Butter Sauce recipe, a true gem of coastal cuisine. Made with fresh, flaky white fish like grouper, mahi-mahi, or snapper, this dish combines a perfectly pan-seared crust with a bright and velvety Key lime butter sauce for a culinary experience that’s equal parts indulgent and refreshing. The rich flavors of garlic, butter, and cream are balanced by the zesty, citrusy punch of freshly squeezed Key lime juice, creating a sauce so luscious you’ll want to drizzle it on everything. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and simple ingredients, this restaurant-quality meal can easily become a weeknight favorite. Garnished with fresh parsley and served with lime wedges, it’s perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a laid-back dinner at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces fresh white fish fillets (e.g., grouper, mahi-mahi, or snapper)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 4 pieces lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with sea salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Lightly coat the fish fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off the excess.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and just cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside, keeping it warm.

Step 5

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 6

Pour in the Key lime juice and heavy cream, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 7

Plate the cooked fish fillets and drizzle generously with the Key lime butter sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(651.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1402.7

Total Fat 92.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 354mg	0%
Sodium 2587.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 87.1g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 122.7mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 1392.7mg	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: 59.8%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 15.3%