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Lemon Butter Garlic Fish Bites

Easy Lemon Butter Garlic Fish Bites That Melt in Your Mouth

Enjoy Lemon Butter Garlic Fish Bites that deliver melt-in-your-mouth texture and bright flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Bites
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia) mild-flavored, firm fish
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1/2 cup flour for coating
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch
For the Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Optional Additions
  • to taste red pepper flakes for heat
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan for cheesy twist

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Butter Garlic Fish Bites
  1. Pat the fish dry and season with salt and pepper on all sides.
  2. Dredge each seasoned fish piece first in flour, then dip into beaten egg, pressing gently into panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry about 2 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cooking fish bites until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. Melt butter in a clean pan over medium heat until foaming gently.
  5. Add minced garlic, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
  6. Stir in fresh lemon juice, simmer gently for 1 minute, then fold in chopped parsley until glossy.
  7. Toss fish bites in the warm lemon butter garlic sauce, then transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 4bitesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.

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