Lemon Garlic Butter Swai Fish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
688 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Butter Swai Fish
Description
The recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Swai Fish highlights lightly pan-fried swai fillets seasoned with salt and ground black pepper. The cooking process preserves the fish's tender texture while achieving a subtle browning. The accompanying garlic butter sauce melts butter in the same pan to pick up browned bits, then adds minced garlic and grated ginger for a quick sauté. Capers and fresh lemon juice introduce briny and tangy notes, while chopped parsley and red pepper flakes provide herbaceous freshness and a gentle heat. Returning the fish to the sauce allows it to soak in these flavors before serving.
Serving this dish immediately ensures the fish remains moist and the sauce shines. The lemon wedges and chopped Italian parsley garnish impart additional citrus freshness and color contrast, making the presentation inviting. Overall, the combination of buttery richness, aromatic garlic and ginger, and the lemony tang makes this fish a suitable main course for a dinner plate.
Ingredients
- 2 swai fish fillets
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger root grated
- 1 tablespoon capers
- lemon juice of 1
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- lemon
- Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
Prep the fish:
- Rinse the swai fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Pan Fry:
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and wait for it to start sizzling. Pan-fry the fillets, about 1-2 minutes per side, or until light brown. Transfer to a plate.
Make the Sauce:
- To the same pan, add the butter and melt it, then add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add capers, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. As soon as the sauce starts to bubble, turn off the heat.
Combine and Serve:
- Return the fish to the pan with the sauce and drizzle it on top with a spoon, garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 688 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 688kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Cholesterol | 195mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1895IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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