Description
A quick and elegant fish dinner made with golden seared fillets simmered in a tangy lemon butter caper sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is light, flavorful, and restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each, such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 2 fresh lemons, juiced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Pat fish dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge lightly in flour.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sear fish in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Lower heat, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add lemon juice and capers.
- Cook to Perfection: Simmer sauce for 2 minutes, then whisk in butter gradually until smooth.
- Finishing Touches: Return fish to pan, spoon sauce over, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate warm and serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Dredging the fish in flour helps create a light crust and thickens the sauce naturally.
- Swirl in the butter slowly to keep the sauce creamy and smooth.
- Capers add a briny tang—don’t skip them!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg