Description

This Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet recipe is a flavorful and easy way to prepare white fish fillets. The fish is seasoned, pan-seared, and then finished with a tangy lemon butter sauce. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and healthy seafood dinner.

Ingredients

For the Fish:

4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

For Garnish:

lemon slices

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Instructions

Season the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Cook the Fish: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish fillets for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice and zest, cook for another 30 seconds.
Finish the Dish: Return fish to the skillet, spoon lemon butter sauce over fillets. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm with lemon slices.

Notes

Serve with rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Works well with salmon or trout.
For extra richness, add a splash of white wine to the butter sauce.