Name: Lemon Butter Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass, 6 oz each); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed (optional); Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the fish

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Let the fish sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to absorb the seasonings.
Heat the pan

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Make sure your pan is large enough to fit all fillets without overcrowding.
Cook the fish

Carefully place the seasoned fillets in the hot pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes without moving them, until the bottom is golden brown and crispy. Gently flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Make the lemon butter sauce

Remove the fish from the pan and set aside on a warm plate. Reduce heat to medium-low, add butter to the same pan and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and capers if using. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Finish and serve

Return the fish to the pan, spooning the sauce over the fillets. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and thyme. Remove from heat after 1 minute. Transfer to serving plates, drizzle with more sauce, and garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Lemon Butter Fish

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