📝 Description:
Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and easy seafood dish that features tender, flaky white fish cooked in a bright and buttery lemon-garlic sauce. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor — perfect for pairing with veggies, rice, or salad for a healthy and satisfying meal.
🌍 Origin:
Inspired by Mediterranean and coastal cuisines, where fresh citrus and seafood are staples, this dish reflects the balance of lightness and richness. It’s a classic preparation popular in Southern Europe and North Africa, adapted for modern kitchens.
🧾 Ingredients (Quantities):
For the fish:
- White fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, sole, or haddock) – 4 fillets (about 150–180g each)
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- All-purpose flour – ¼ cup (for light dredging)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Butter – 1 tbsp (for searing)
📝 Description:
Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and easy seafood dish that features tender, flaky white fish cooked in a bright and buttery lemon-garlic sauce. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with flavor — perfect for pairing with veggies, rice, or salad for a healthy and satisfying meal.
🌍 Origin:
Inspired by Mediterranean and coastal cuisines, where fresh citrus and seafood are staples, this dish reflects the balance of lightness and richness. It’s a classic preparation popular in Southern Europe and North Africa, adapted for modern kitchens.
🧾 Ingredients (Quantities):
For the fish:
- White fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, sole, or haddock) – 4 fillets (about 150–180g each)
- Salt – ½ tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Paprika – ½ tsp
- All-purpose flour – ¼ cup (for light dredging)
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Butter – 1 tbsp (for searing)