Whole30 Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce
Elevate weeknight dinners with this Whole30 Seared Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce—a delightful, healthy dish that’s bursting with fresh, zesty flavors! Perfectly seared white fish fillets, such as cod or halibut, are cooked to flaky perfection in olive oil and then bathed in a luscious, Whole30-friendly sauce made with ghee, fresh lemon juice, and fragrant garlic. Topped off with a sprinkle of vibrant parsley and a touch of lemon zest, this recipe combines simplicity and elegance in just 25 minutes. Whether you're following the Whole30 program or simply looking for a light, low-carb seafood dish, this paleo-approved recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces White fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 minced Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Directions
Step 1
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once the oil is shimmering, place the fish fillets in the skillet skin-side down (if applicable). Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the ghee and reduce the heat to medium. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5
Add fresh lemon juice and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine with the garlic and ghee.
Step 6
Once the sauce is well combined and slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes, return the fish fillets to the skillet to coat with the sauce.
Step 7
Garnish with fresh parsley over the fish fillets and serve immediately with extra lemon slices on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (523.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1078.9 |
| Total Fat 76.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 309.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2606.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 88.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 112.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1339.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories