Description
This Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is light, flaky, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor, cooked in a silky garlic butter sauce that enhances the natural sweetness of the fish. It’s a restaurant-style dish ready in under 20 minutes — perfect for busy weeknights or healthy dinners.
⏱ Time
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 17 minutes
🍽 Servings
4
🛒 Ingredients
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4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or basa)
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½ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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1 tbsp olive oil
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3 tbsp unsalted butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Zest of ½ lemon
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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Lemon slices, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Pat fish dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2️⃣ Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add fish and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and flaky. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ In same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds.
4️⃣ Stir in lemon zest and juice. Simmer 1 minute.
5️⃣ Spoon sauce over fish. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
📝 Notes
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Fish is done when it flakes easily with fork.
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Lemon zest adds fresh aroma — don’t skip it.
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Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
💡 Tips
✔ Add capers for Mediterranean twist
✔ Use ghee for dairy-free option
✔ Serve with rice, potatoes, or veggies
✔ Add chili flakes for heat
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I bake instead?
Yes — bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, then add sauce.
Q: Can I use frozen fish?
Yes — thaw fully and pat dry.
Q: Can I make it creamy?
Add 2 tbsp cream to sauce.
🔢 WW Points (per serving)
Blue: 4 points
Green: 6 points
Purple: 3 points