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Pan-Seared Fish with Zesty Lemon Butter Sauce: A Flavorful and Easy Dinner

Ingredients

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For the Fish:

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

  • Lemon slices
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Fish:

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Cook the Fish:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the seasoned fish fillets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and flaky.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium.
  2. Add butter and olive oil.
  3. Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Serve:

  1. Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter.
  2. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish.
  3. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley.
  • Author: Olivia Chen