Pan Fry Garlic Butter Branzino

Elevate your seafood game with this Pan-Fry Garlic Butter Branzino recipe, a delectable combination of crispy skin and tender, flaky fish infused with rich buttery-garlic flavors. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, these golden pan-seared branzino fillets are seasoned simply with salt and pepper, lightly coated in flour for added crispiness, and cooked to perfection in olive oil and butter. Finished with a luxurious garlic butter sauce enhanced with fresh parsley and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this dish is a show-stopper that comes together in just 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright, citrusy finish, and pair with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a meal that’s both restaurant-quality and achievable at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 Branzino fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the branzino fillets dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Lightly coat the branzino fillets with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 3

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and become foamy.

Step 4

Carefully place the branzino fillets skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Step 5

Flip the fillets gently using a spatula and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side until the flesh is opaque and cooked through. Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 7

Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, then remove the skillet from heat.

Step 8

Return the branzino fillets to the skillet and spoon the garlic butter sauce over them to coat.

Step 9

Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(355.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	889.5

Total Fat 73.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 213mg	0%
Sodium 2481.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 43.1g	0%

Vitamin D 400IU	0%
Calcium 96.1mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 787.1mg	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: 72.8%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 8.2%