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Succulent Grilled Lobster Tails in Zesty Lemon Garlic Butter

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This Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and easy recipe bursting with citrusy flavor, garlic, and herbs. Tender white fish fillets are seared to perfection and smothered in a rich lemon butter sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is light, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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For the Fish

  • 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

  • Butter
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Juice and zest of lemons
  • Fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  1. For Garnish
    1. Lemon slices
    2. Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Preparing the Fish

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and flakey. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Preparing the Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. Reduce heat to medium and add butter and olive oil to the skillet. Let the butter melt, then add minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Serving the Dish

  1. Place the cooked fish fillets on a serving platter. Drizzle the lemon butter sauce over them.
  2. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor in the sauce.
  • Any firm white fish works well for this recipe. Adjust cooking time based on thickness.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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