Pan-Seared Butterfish with Lemon Garlic Sauce

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Serving Size: 2

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 7 min

Total 15 min

Ingredients

2 butterfish fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tbsp (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Pat the butterfish fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butterfish fillets, skin side down, and cook until the skin is crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped parsley, and cook for an additional minute.
5. Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the seared butterfish and serve immediately.