Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a dish made by pan-searing or baking fish fillets and topping them with a sauce made primarily of lemon juice and butter. It’s a simple, flavorful preparation that highlights the freshness of the fish.

Key Ingredients:

Fish fillet (commonly white fish like cod, tilapia, sole, or snapper)

Butter

Lemon juice (and sometimes zest)

Garlic (optional)

Herbs (like parsley, dill, or thyme)

Salt & pepper

Typical Preparation:

1. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
2. Sear or bake it until cooked through.
3. In a separate pan, melt butter and add lemon juice, sometimes with garlic or herbs.
4. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish before serving.

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 2 white fish fillets (like tilapia, cod, snapper, or haddock)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for light coating)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (or use butter for extra richness)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or dill)
• Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fish:
   • Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
   • Season both sides with salt and pepper.
   • Lightly dust with flour if you want a light crust (optional).
2. Cook the Fish:
   • Heat olive oil (or butter) in a nonstick or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
   • Add the fish fillets and cook for 2–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through.
   • Remove the fish and set aside on a plate.
3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:
   • In the same pan, reduce heat to medium.
   • Add butter and let it melt.
   • Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds (do not brown it).
   • Add lemon juice and zest, stir to combine.
   • Simmer for about 1 minute until slightly reduced.
4. Assemble:
   • Return the fish to the pan for 30 seconds to absorb flavors, or simply spoon the sauce over the fish on a serving plate.
   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices.

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Serve with:

• Steamed vegetables
• Rice or mashed potatoes
• A fresh garden salad