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lemon butter fish in a wide horizontal shot, a flaky white fillet in a glossy butter sauce with lemon slices and parsley in a skillet, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Lemon Butter Fish

Tender white fish complemented by a zesty lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 white fish fillets
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Place the fish in the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until flaky.
  4. Pour in the lemon juice and spoon the butter over the fish.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Notes

Cod, tilapia, or haddock all work beautifully here.