Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of tender pan-seared fish bathed in a luxurious lemon butter sauce. Perfect for an elegant dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or sole)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove fish from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Stir in capers and remaining butter until melted and sauce slightly thickens.
- Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them. Cook for another minute to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg