Description
Enjoy a light, refreshing, and flavorful meal with this Lemon Butter Garlic Fish. It’s a perfect blend of tangy lemon, aromatic garlic, and rich butter that makes for an irresistible dish. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a sophisticated meal with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice and zest, then place the fish in the skillet.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- For a healthier version, use olive oil instead of butter.
- Ensure not to overcook the fish to keep it tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg