Garlic Butter White Fish
Delicious and easy Garlic Butter White Fish recipe that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This tender white fish fillet cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce is flavorful and healthy. Ideal for those craving a light, low-carb meal with a touch of garlic goodness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course, Seafood
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
Notes
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.
- Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes.
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