Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

Ingredients

For the Fish:

• 4 white fish fillets (such as 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

Preparing the Fish:

1. Season the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Cook the Fish: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce:

1. Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
2. Add Lemon and Seasoning: Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Serving the Dish:

1. Plate the Fish: Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter.
2. Pour the Sauce: Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the fish fillets.
3. Garnish: Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.