Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

📝 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)

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