Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with this Pan-Seared Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce—a quick, elegant recipe that’s perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Tender, golden-brown white fish fillets, such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, are seasoned simply with salt and pepper and seared to perfection in olive oil. The dish transforms with a luscious, zesty lemon butter sauce infused with fragrant garlic, fresh lemon juice, and bright lemon zest, creating a perfectly balanced flavor profile. A garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and herbaceous finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is as effortless as it is impressive. Serve with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice to soak up every drop of the velvety sauce. Perfect for lovers of seafood and bright, citrus-forward dishes, this recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3
Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Step 4
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
Step 5
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
Step 6
Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 7
Return the fish to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over the top of each fillet.
Step 8
Garnish the fish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with your choice of side dishes such as steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (451.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1274.1 |
| Total Fat 105.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 307.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1390.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.8g | |
| Protein 75.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 489.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 142.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1404.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories