Lemon Broiled Orange Roughy
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick and flavorful Lemon Broiled Orange Roughy recipe, a seafood classic that combines simplicity with delicious results. Tender orange roughy fillets are generously coated in a zesty lemon butter infused with garlic and paprika, then broiled to perfection for a beautifully flaky texture and a golden, lightly caramelized finish. Ready in under 20 minutes, this elegant dish is perfect for busy evenings or last-minute entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and paired with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or rice, this healthy, low-carb option is a crowd-pleaser that's as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets orange roughy fillets
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven's broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Step 2
Rinse the orange roughy fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the fillets in a single layer on a lightly greased, broiler-safe baking sheet.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, combine the butter and minced garlic. Heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Brush the lemon-butter mixture generously over the orange roughy fillets, ensuring each fillet is evenly coated.
Step 5
Place the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 4 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets, brush with more lemon-butter mixture, and broil for an additional 3–4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 6
Remove the fillets from the oven and let them rest for a minute. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired, before serving.
Step 7
Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (795.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1041.2 |
| Total Fat 55.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 464mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1654.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.4g | |
| Protein 130.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1360IU | 0% |
| Calcium 97.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1390.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories