Lemon Butter Garlic Fish
This Lemon Butter Garlic Fish recipe features tender and flavorful fish fillets infused with zesty lemon, rich butter, and aromatic garlic. It’s a quick and easy meal that can be made in just a few minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Skillet or frying pan
- 1 Fish spatula or regular spatula
- 1 Measuring spoons
- 1 Measuring cups
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or salmon) About 6 ounces each.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece lemon Juiced and zested.
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- for garnish fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (be careful not to burn).
- Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side, then carefully flip the fillets.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle the lemon zest on top. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
You can serve this dish with rice, quinoa, or a side salad.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other herbs, such as thyme or dill, for added flavor.
If you prefer a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.