Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring tender white fish fillets cooked in a tangy lemon butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner
Ingredients
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- 4 white fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or halibut)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (optional, for light coating)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare the Fish:
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- If desired, lightly coat the fillets in flour, shaking off the excess.
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Cook the Fish:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to let it slightly reduce.
- Stir in the lemon zest and chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Finish the Dish:
- Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Warm through for 1-2 minutes.
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Serve:
- Serve immediately with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad, garnished with lemon slices.
Notes
- Fish Options: This recipe works well with any firm white fish fillets, such as tilapia, cod, or halibut.
- Gluten-Free Option: To make this dish gluten-free, omit the flour or use a gluten-free alternative for coating.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute butter with olive oil or a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Spicy Twist: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a slight kick.
- Creamy Sauce: For a richer sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 302 kcal
- Sugar: 3.2g
- Sodium: 158.1mg
- Fat: 19.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9.9g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 25.7g
- Cholesterol: 88.1mg