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Lemon Butter Swai Fish
This lemon butter swai fish recipe is tender, flaky, and topped with a silky lemon butter sauce that’s bursting with flavor. You only need five ingredients and 20 minutes to make it, but it tastes like something you’d order at a fancy restaurant!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 374 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) Swai fish or Basa
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the swai fish fillets with cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the fish with salt and ground black pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and pan-fry the seasoned swai fillets for about 1–2 minutes on each side. Turn the fish over gently and pan-fry the other side until both sides are light brown with slightly crispy edges. Transfer to a plate.
- In a saucepan, heat the melted butter, then add the white wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Once the sauce bubbles, turn off the heat. Drizzle the sauce over the fish, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- I always use a non-stick pan or a well-seasoned cast iron skillet for pan-frying. It helps get that beautiful crust without the fish falling apart.
- If I’m using a cast iron skillet, I make sure the oil is nice and hot before adding the fillets. This keeps them from sticking to the pan.
- I also avoid overcrowding the pan when frying. Cooking in batches ensures the fish browns evenly and gets that perfect crispy texture.
- Since salt pulls moisture from the swai fillets, I make sure to pat them dry again before cooking. This way, they sear beautifully instead of steaming.
- Once the fillets are done, I let them rest for a minute or two before serving. This helps redistribute the juices, making every bite extra juicy.
- If I’m worried about the fish getting soggy, I serve the sauce on the side so everyone can add just the right amount.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2people
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
140mg
(6%)
Potassium
718mg
(21%)
Fiber
0.03g
(0%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
355IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 718mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 355IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.