Here’s a bright and flavorful Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet—tangy, buttery, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner 🍋🐟
Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
- 2–3 fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika (optional for color and flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the fish
- Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook the fish
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add fish and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Make the lemon butter sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest. Let simmer 1–2 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish.
- Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Tips & Variations
- For extra zest, add a little lemon slices on top while cooking.
- Add capers or a splash of white wine to the sauce for a tangy twist.
- Use nonstick or cast-iron skillet to prevent sticking and keep fillets intact.
I can also give you a baked version or a crispy pan-fried version if you want an easier cleanup or crunchier texture.
