Description
A quick and healthy dish featuring tender white fish fillets seared to perfection with fresh lemon, garlic, and herbs for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on one side without moving them.
- Carefully flip the fillets and add the lemon slices to the skillet.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the fish and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh white fish fillets.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste preferences.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
