Description
This Killer Lemon Butter Sauce is a delightful complement to crispy pan-fried fish, elevating the flavors with its tangy and rich profile.
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 low heat. Once melted, add the fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Season the lemon butter sauce with salt and finely ground pepper to taste. Keep warm while you prepare the fish.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in white flour.
- In a skillet, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- To serve, place the crispy fish on plates, drizzle generously with the lemon butter sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges and finely chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
For an extra zing, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or fresh herbs to the lemon butter sauce. Make sure not to overcook the fish to maintain its tenderness.
- 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: Killer Lemon Butter Sauce for Fish, Lemon Butter Sauce, Pan Fried Fish, Easy Fish Recipe, Seafood Sauce