Lemony Fish Fillets

Brighten your dinner table with these irresistible Lemony Fish Fillets, a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or elegant occasions. Tender white fish fillets, like cod or tilapia, are lightly coated in a delicate flour crust, pan-seared to golden perfection, and bathed in a luscious lemon-garlic butter sauce. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while lemon wedges provide a zesty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy fish recipe offers a quick, healthy, and gluten-optional option for seafood lovers. Serve these fillets with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to savor every last drop of the tangy sauce. Perfectly crisp and citrusy, this is your go-to recipe for transforming simple fish into a mouthwatering meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

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 sole)
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

Season both sides of the fillets with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Juice the lemon into a small bowl and set aside. Slice the remaining lemon rind into thin wedges for garnishing later.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set aside on a plate.

Step 7

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 8

Pour in the lemon juice and stir to combine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 9

Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon-garlic sauce over them. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm through.

Step 10

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fish and remove the skillet from heat.

Step 11

Serve the fish fillets immediately, garnished with the lemon wedges and an extra sprinkle of parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(564.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	956.7

Total Fat 56.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 262mg	0%
Sodium 2612.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 84.7g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 101.9mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 1427.1mg	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: 52.3%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 12.9%