Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

4 fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or sole)

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil or butter (for cooking)

3 tbsp unsalted butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

 

Instructions:

1. Prepare the fish:

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.

Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Cook the fish:

Heat olive oil or 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through (fish should flake easily with a fork).

Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

3. Make lemon butter sauce:

In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it brown).

Stir in lemon juice and cook for another 1 minute, letting the sauce slightly thicken.

4. Serve:

Pour the lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets.

Sprinkle with chopped parsley and garnish with lemon slices if desired.