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Delicious Lemon Butter Fish Fillet served with fresh herbs and lemon slices

Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender fish fillets in a velvety butter sauce infused with zesty lemon and fragrant garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the fish
  • 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 piece lemon (juiced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking the fish
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet.
  4. Cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice over the fish during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Serve the fish fillets with the buttery sauce spooned over the top, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Add capers for extra flavor. Use fresh garlic instead of powdered for best results. Pre-seasoning the fish can save time.