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Simple Butter Garlic Fish

Easy Butter Garlic Fish Recipe That’s Packed with Flavor

This Simple Butter Garlic Fish recipe turns basic ingredients into a rich, flavorful meal in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Fresh white fish fillets Choose mild-flavored fish like cod or tilapia
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the natural flavors of the fish
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adds a subtle kick
For the Butter Garlic Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Creates a silky sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced Infuses the butter with aroma
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped Adds color and herbal notes
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Cuts through the butter for balance
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Sprinkle for heat
  • Lemon wedges Serve on the side for freshness

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Method
 

Directions
  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels, then season generously on both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper for even flavor.
  2. Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and let it warm for about 2 minutes until lightly shimmering.
  3. Add several tablespoons of unsalted butter to the hot skillet and let it melt fully into a rich, foamy mixture, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the bubbling butter and stir continuously, cooking until fragrant and just turning golden, about 20 to 30 seconds.
  5. Carefully lay the seasoned fillets in the buttered skillet and cook without moving for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Gently tilt the skillet and use a spoon to baste the fillets with the foaming garlic butter every minute.
  7. Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley over the fish, then drizzle fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Always choose fresh fish and don’t overcook to maintain tenderness.

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