Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

Posted on May 18, 2026

Lemon Butter Fish Fillet 🍋🐟

Ingredients

4 fish fillets
- Cod, tilapia, haddock, snapper, or salmon
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp flour (optional for light crust)
2 tbsp olive oil or butter

Lemon Butter Sauce

3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

1. Season the fish

Pat fish dry.

Season with:

Salt
Pepper
Paprika

Lightly dust with flour if you want a slightly crisp surface.

2. Cook the fish

Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook fish for:

3–4 minutes per side for thin fillets
5–6 minutes for thicker fillets

Fish should flake easily with a fork.

Remove and set aside.

3. Make the lemon butter sauce

In the same pan:

Melt butter
Add garlic and cook briefly

Stir in:

Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Chili flakes (optional)

Simmer for 1–2 minutes.

4. Finish

Return fish to the skillet and spoon sauce over the fillets.

Sprinkle with parsley.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

Rice
Roasted potatoes
Steamed vegetables
Salad
Pasta

Tips
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the fish or it may dry out.
- Add capers for a restaurant-style touch.
- Salmon gives a richer version of this recipe.

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