Description
Elevate your dining experience with this quick and flavorful fish recipe! Perfectly seared fillets of fresh salmon or tilapia, enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic garlic, create a dish that’s both elegant and easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, impress your guests while enjoying a delightful culinary journey that suits any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fresh fish fillets (6 oz each), such as salmon or tilapia
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Season both sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Sear the fillets in the hot skillet for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish just before serving.
- Garnish with chopped herbs and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet (170g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg