Browned Butter Sauteed Fish

Elevate your seafood dinner game with this Browned Butter Sautéed Fish recipe—an elegant yet easy dish that’s bursting with flavor. Featuring tender fish fillets like cod, haddock, or tilapia, this dish is seared to golden perfection before being bathed in a rich, nutty browned butter infused with garlic. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon brighten the dish, adding freshness to the buttery, savory flavors. With just 25 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or impressive dinner parties alike. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal that’s sure to impress. Perfectly balanced, simple, and refined, this dish is a true celebration of the beauty of minimal, high-quality ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 whole Lemon (cut into wedges)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is shimmering, place the fish fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until the fillets are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside on a plate.

Step 4

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add the butter.

Step 5

Allow the butter to melt, stirring occasionally, until it turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic to the browned butter and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet and spoon the browned butter and garlic mixture over the fish to coat evenly. Let it sit in the skillet for 1 minute to warm through.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fish and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	744.8 grams (744.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1104

Total Fat 80.80g	104%
Saturated Fat 33.30g	166%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 324mg	108%
Sodium 2619mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 25.40g	9%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 6.20g
Protein 83.80g	168%

Vitamin D 800IU	4000%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1643mg	35%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.5%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 8.7%