Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
🛒 What You’ll Need🍋
- 4 White fish fillets (Cod, Tilapia, or Halibut work beautifully) 🐟
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter 🧈
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced 🧄
- 1 Large lemon (half juiced, half sliced into rounds) 🍋
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (for that gorgeous golden color!) 🌶️
- ½ tsp Onion powder ✨
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish 🌿
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
- 2 tbsp Olive oil 🫒
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Fish: Pat the fillets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder. 🐟🧻🧂🌶️
- Sear to Perfection: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the fillets in the pan and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky. Remove the fish and set aside on a plate. ⏲️🔥🍳
- The Magic Sauce: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant—don’t let it burn! 🧈🧄👃✨
- Zest it Up: Stir in the fresh lemon juice and add the lemon slices to the pan. Let the sauce simmer for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly. 🍋🌊🌀
- Combine: Return the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning that liquid gold lemon butter sauce all over the tops. 🥄🐟🤤
- Final Flourish: Garnish with plenty of fresh parsley and serve with an extra squeeze of lemon as seen in the photo! 🌿🍋👑✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Dry” Secret: Always pat your fish dry before seasoning! This ensures you get a beautiful golden sear instead of steaming the fish. 🐟🛡️💎
- Don’t Overcook: Fish cooks fast! It’s done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F or when it easily flakes apart with a fork. 🌡️🍴🎯
