🍋 Pan-Fried Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce 🐟

Whip up a quick and delightful seafood dinner that's sure to impress your family or brighten your workday meal!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for the fish)
- 4 white fish fillets such as cod, tilapia, or haddock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Prepare the Fish: Start by patting the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly dredge each fillet in flour, tapping off any excess.

2. Cook the Fish: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer the fillets to a plate and keep warm.

3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce: Using the same skillet, melt the quarter cup of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until it's aromatic. Pour in the lemon juice, stir well, and season with additional salt and pepper.

4. Finish the Dish: Drizzle the warm lemon butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets and sprinkle with chopped parsley for a fresh touch.

5. Serve: Present the fish immediately, perhaps with a side of steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Each serving typically contains:
- Calories: 280
- Proteins: 23g
- Fats: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 9g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- Mix flour and cornstarch in equal parts when dredging the fish for an extra crispy crust.
- Avoid overcooking the fish to maintain its moisture and tenderness.
- For a spicy kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes into the lemon butter sauce.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳

Preparation time: 10 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: 4