Description
This light, crispy fish fillet is pan-fried to perfection and topped with a zesty, buttery lemon-caper sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (cod, tilapia, sole, or any white fish)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then dredge them lightly in flour, shaking off any excess.
2️⃣ Pan-fry the fish: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
4️⃣ Add capers and butter: Stir in the capers and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, letting it melt into the sauce. Cook for another minute until the sauce slightly thickens.
5️⃣ Finish the dish: Return the fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Let them warm through for about 1 minute.
6️⃣ Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs instead of flour.
- Swap chicken broth with white wine for a richer flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
