Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet
Bring fresh flavors to your table with this Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet! Perfect for beginners, this dish is simple to prepare, uses easy-to-find ingredients, and delivers bright lemony flavor in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the ideal weeknight seafood dinner!
Ingredients
For the Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets tilapia, cod, or halibut
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour optional, for coating
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly coat in flour, shaking off excess if desired.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add fish and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove fish and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium; add 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice, stirring well. Simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in lemon zest, parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
- Return fish to skillet, spoon sauce over fillets, and heat through for 1–2 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzled with extra lemon butter sauce.
Notes
For the best Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet, use fresh lemon juice. Try swapping parsley for dill or adding capers for a twist!