Spicy Butter Lemon Fish (Printable Version)
Delicate fish fillets pan-seared and finished in a vibrant lemon butter sauce with a hint of spice and fresh herbs.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or halibut)
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 lemon, zested and juiced
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1/4 cup chicken broth
→ Garnish
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Lemon slices
# Steps To Follow:
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Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat each fillet with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
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Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
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Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the lemon butter sauce over them. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve the fish fillets hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and lemon slices. Pair with rice, quinoa, or a fresh green salad.
# Notes and Tips:
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For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
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Choose firm white fish for best results with this recipe.