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Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet Recipe

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A simple and flavorful Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet recipe featuring tender white fish fillets cooked to perfection in a rich lemon butter sauce with garlic and fresh parsley. This quick and easy stovetop dish is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, delivering bright citrus notes balanced by creamy butter and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

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Fish Fillets

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish Fillets: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides lightly with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
  2. Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook the Fish: Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Once the fish is nearly cooked through, squeeze the juice of the lemon over the fillets and sprinkle the lemon zest, allowing the flavors to infuse into the butter sauce.
  5. Finish and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the fish, and spoon some of the lemon butter sauce over the fillets. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best bright citrus flavor.
  • Choose firm white fish fillets like cod, tilapia, or haddock for ideal texture.
  • Do not overcook the fish to keep it moist and tender.
  • Fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and fresh herb flavor.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or rice to complete the meal.

Keywords: lemon butter fish, quick fish recipe, stovetop fish fillet, healthy fish dish, lemon garlic fish

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