Description
A delightful dish of pan-seared white fish topped with zesty lemon butter sauce and finished with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
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- 2 fillets White Fish (tilapia, halibut, cod, or sea bass)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Canola Oil (or grapeseed oil)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 0.5 medium Lemon (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon Nonpareils Capers (or olives)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Mixed Herbs (chives, tarragon, parsley)
- 2 wedges Lemon Wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Heat canola or grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place the fish fillets in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the fish and lower the heat. Add butter, lemon juice, and capers to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in chopped mixed herbs and cook for about one minute.
- Plate the fish, drizzle with lemon butter sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For optimal results, ensure the skillet is hot before adding the fish and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg