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Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce


  • Author: Andrew Recipes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

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

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  • 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