Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: Mediterranean / American
• Category: Main Course
• Keywords: Lemon Butter Fish, Fish Fillet, Garlic Butter Sauce, Easy Seafood Recipe, deesviral
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 white fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and sear 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in lemon juice and zest, then return fish to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the fillets for 1–2 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with lemon slices if desired.

Why This Recipe Works

The buttery lemon garlic sauce enhances the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it. This method keeps the fillets tender and juicy, and it’s done in one pan for easy cleanup. deesviral loves how impressive this dish looks — with almost no effort!

Expert Tips

• Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor — bottled lemon juice won’t be the same.
• Don’t overcook the fish. It should flake easily with a fork and still look moist.
• You can swap butter for ghee or use half butter, half olive oil for a lighter version.
• Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or a bed of greens for a full meal.