Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet

For the lemon butter sauce:

  • Butter – 3 tbsp
  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice – 3 tbsp (from 1 large lemon)
  • Lemon zest – 1 tsp
  • Chicken or vegetable broth – ¼ cup
  • Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
  • Capers – 1 tbsp (optional, for tang and saltiness)

🧂 Optional Ingredients:

  • Crushed red pepper flakes – for heat
  • White wine – 2 tbsp (in place of broth for depth)
  • Dill or basil – fresh herbs variation
  • Sliced lemon rounds – for garnish and extra citrus aroma
  • Shallots – 1 tbsp finely chopped for a deeper flavor

For the lemon butter sauce:

  • Butter – 3 tbsp
  • Garlic – 3 cloves, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice – 3 tbsp (from 1 large lemon)
  • Lemon zest – 1 tsp
  • Chicken or vegetable broth – ¼ cup
  • Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
  • Capers – 1 tbsp (optional, for tang and saltiness)

🧂 Optional Ingredients:

  • Crushed red pepper flakes – for heat
  • White wine – 2 tbsp (in place of broth for depth)
  • Dill or basil – fresh herbs variation
  • Sliced lemon rounds – for garnish and extra citrus aroma
  • Shallots – 1 tbsp finely chopped for a deeper flavor

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