Here’s everything you need for this savory lemon butter fish. This recipe requires 7 minutes of prep time and 12 minutes of cooking time, and makes four servings.
Ingredients to Gather
4 white fish fillets, about 1-inch thickness (cod, halibut, bass, etc.)
3 TB melted butter (I use salted)
Juice and zest from 1 medium lemon
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 TB olive oil
freshly chopped basil or parsley leaves, for garnish and flavor
extra lemon slices for serving
Directions to Follow
Use paper towels to thoroughly dry excess moisture from fish fillets – this step is crucial for fish to brown nicely in pan. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice and zest, and 1½ tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine well. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining ½ tsp kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Evenly press spice mixture onto both sides of fish fillets.
In a large, heavy pan over medium high heat, heat up the olive oil until hot. Cook 2 fish fillets at a time to avoid overcrowding (allows for browning.) Cook each side just until fish becomes opaque, feels somewhat firm in the center, and is browned – lightly drizzle some of the lemon butter sauce as you cook, reserving the rest for serving. Take care not to over-cook, as that will result in a tougher texture.
Serve fish with with remaining lemon butter sauce, basil or parsley, and lemon wedges.
This light and delicious lemon butter fish goes well with pretty much anything, but for a satisfying and healthy meal we like to serve it with some rice and a couple of vegetables. Yum!
Article Source: Chew Out Loud
