Description
This Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet is a quick and flavorful dish that combines fresh lemon juice, garlic, and parsley for a bright, savory dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions. The tender, flaky fish is seasoned to perfection and topped with a zesty lemon-butter sauce that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (salmon, cod, tilapia, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place fish fillets in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
- Pour the lemon butter mixture over the fish fillets, coating them evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with lemon slices before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any type of fish fillet works well for this recipe, so feel free to use what you have on hand.
- For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a sprinkle of paprika or red pepper flakes.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillet, baked fish recipe, lemon butter fish, quick fish dinner