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15-Minute Lemon Butter Fish Fillet Recipe — Delicious & Quick Fix

Lemon Butter Fish Fillet Recipe
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A simple and delicious lemon butter fish fillet recipe that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  4. Remove fish from pan and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add lemon juice and zest, then stir to combine.
  7. Return fish to the pan and spoon the sauce over it.
  8. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
  • Adjust seasoning to your taste.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or rice.

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