Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

A quick, flavorful meal that brings together bright citrus and savory garlic butter. Perfect for a busy weeknight!

Ingredients

For the Fish:

4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Onion powder
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Season the Fillets

Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning evenly over both sides of each fillet.

2. Sear the Fish

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the pan is hot, add the fillets. Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until a golden-brown crust forms.
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 2–3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside on a plate.

3. Make the Sauce

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (be careful not to burn it).
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk for 30 seconds to combine.

4. Finish and Serve

Spoon the lemon butter sauce generously over the cooked fillets.
Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices if desired.

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