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Lemon Butter Fish

Lemon Butter Fish

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Lemon Butter Fish is an elegant and light seafood preparation that epitomizes the simplicity of Mediterranean flavors. This dish features delicate white fish fillets poached or pan-seared and drizzled with a velvety sauce made of melted butter, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. The combination of acidic lemon and creamy butter creates a refined taste that enhances without overpowering the natural flavor of the fish. Its texture is incredibly soft and flaky, literally melting in the mouth. This preparation is a popular choice for light dinners and is best served alongside roasted asparagus or creamy mashed potatoes.

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Servings4 People
DifficultyMedium
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Ingredients

4 White Fish fillets (Basa or Cod)
3 tbsp Salted Butter
1 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Lemon zest
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp White pepper powder
Fresh Parsley for garnish
Salt to taste
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Cooking Instructions

Tips & Secrets

  • Using white pepper instead of black maintains the pristine color of the lemon butter sauce.
  • Lemon zest contains essential oils that provide a much deeper citrus aroma than just the juice.
  • Do not over-cook the fish; it is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • Cold butter added at the very end of sauce-making results in a glossier finish.

Nutritional Information(Per 200g)

Calories

190 kcal

Protein

22g

Fat

10g

Carbs

4g

Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.