Garlic Butter Fish
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Fish
Description
This recipe uses firm white fish such as halibut, cod, or pollock, which is cut into pieces and lightly seasoned with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for a touch of warmth. The fish is coated with cornstarch for a crisp crust when pan-fried in neutral oil. The garlic butter sauce combines melted salted butter with fresh minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley to provide a tangy, aromatic finish.
The pan-frying method ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the fish moist inside. Serving the fish immediately after coating it in the sauce maintains the crispness and prevents sogginess. Lemon wedges offer a fresh citrus note that brightens the dish further.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. (350g) white fish fillet halibut, cod or pollock fillet, firm
- salt
- black pepper ground
- 3 dashes cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- lemon wedges
Garlic Butter Sauce
- 1/2 tick butter 4 tablespoons, melted, salted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cut the fish into pieces, not too thin, for easy pan-frying. Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Coat the fish with cornstarch. Set aside.
- Prepare the garlic butter sauce by mixing all the ingredients together. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet (preferably non-stick) over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, and once the oil is heated, pan-fry the fish in a single layer until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
- Use a wooden spatula or tongs to gently flip the fish over. Try not to break the fish.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Toss the fish with the garlic butter sauce and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use firm white fish like halibut for the best texture and flavor.
- Pan-fry the fish gently to avoid breaking the fillets.
- Serve immediately after tossing with garlic butter sauce to retain crispiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 999IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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