Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 fillets of white fish (such as tilapia or cod)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2. Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
4. Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter.
7. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
8. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice, allowing the flavors to meld for another minute.
9. Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the lemon butter sauce over them.
10. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 18-20 minutes | Servings: 4

Tips:

Serve the Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce over a bed of rice or with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Adjust the level of lemon zest and juice according to your taste preference.
Experiment with different herbs such as dill or chives for added freshness.