Description
This Killer Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish is a delectable addition to perfectly pan-fried fish, offering a tangy and buttery flavor that elevates the dish.
Ingredients
Scale
60 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and finely ground pepper
2 x thin white fish fillets (120-150g / 4-5oz each)
skinless boneless
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp white flour
2 tbsp oil (I use canola)
Lemon wedges
Finely chopped parsley
optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Once melted, stir in the fresh lemon juice and season with salt and finely ground pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then coat each fillet lightly with white flour.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the pan-fried fish topped with the warm lemon butter sauce, lemon wedges, and finely chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, ensure the oil is hot before adding the fish to achieve a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish, Pan Fried Fish, Bream Recipe, Fish Sauce, Butter Sauce