Zesty Lemon Butter Fish Fillets – Quick Recipe

• total time: 19 minutes

Ingredients

4 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or haddock)

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

2 garlic cloves (minced)

Salt & pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Season fish fillets with salt and pepper.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add fish fillets; cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and flaky.

Drizzle lemon juice and zest over fish during the last minute of cooking.

Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Ready in under 15 minutes! 🐟🍋