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Pan-seared white fish fillet with lemon butter sauce
Golden pan-seared fish with lemon sauce

Pan-Seared White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
An elegant dinner in 20 minutes? Absolutely. Mild white fish (like Tilapia or Cod) is the perfect canvas for a bright lemon-butter sauce. The technique is pan-searing, creating a delicious crust while keeping the inside moist. We finish by deglazing the pan to capture all that flavor.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 350 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Non-stick Skillet
  • Fish Spatula

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Pat the fish completely dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.

Tip: Moist fish steams; dry fish sears. Dryness is critical for that golden crust.
2 ✓

Heat oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Sear fish for 4-5 minutes on one side until golden. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more. Remove fish.

Tip: Don't move the fish around while it's searing!
3 ✓

In the same pan, sauté crushed garlic, then pour in wine and lemon juice. Scrape up the browned bits.

Tip: This is called deglazing.
4 ✓

Remove from heat and whisk in the COLD butter until melted and thickened.

Tip: Whisking in cold butter ('monte au beurre') creates a creamy emulsion.
5 ✓

Pour sauce over fish and garnish with parsley.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my fish falling apart?
You likely tried to flip it too soon. Wait until a crust forms; it will release from the pan naturally.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 lbs white fish fillets (Cod, Tilapia, Halibut)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 whole lemons
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 4 tbsp cold butter
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (or broth)