Instructions
- Prep the fish:
- Pat fillets dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook garlic butter:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the fish:
- Add fish fillets to the skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until opaque and cooked through.
- Finish with lemon butter:
- Remove fish from pan.
- Stir remaining butter and lemon juice into the pan, creating a quick sauce.
- Pour over fish fillets.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices.
- Serve with rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Crispy skin: Use skin-on fillets and cook skin-side down first.
- Herbs: Add thyme, dill, or tarragon to the sauce for extra flavor.
- Oven-baked option: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, then drizzle with garlic butter.
If you want, I can also give you a crispy breaded version that’s perfect for fish fillets, similar to fish-and-chips but super easy at home.
Do you want me to share that version too?