Cajun Garlic Butter Fish Fillets
Cajun Garlic Butter Fish Fillets
Ingredients
- 4 white fish fillets, (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the white fish fillets dry thoroughly on both sides using paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Season both sides of the dried fish fillets generously with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt and the mixture to become shimmering, but not smoking.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully place the seasoned fish fillets into the hot skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, flaking easily with a fork.
⏱️ 8 min
- 5
Once the fish is cooked, add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring it into the butter sauce. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over the cooked fish in the skillet. Then, spoon the rich garlic butter sauce from the skillet over each fillet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Garnish the Cajun Garlic Butter Fish Fillets with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cajun Garlic Butter Fish Fillets
- 4 white fish fillets, (tilapia, cod, or haddock)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Pat the white fish fillets dry thoroughly on both sides using paper towels. This helps achieve a better sear.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Season both sides of the dried fish fillets generously with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt and the mixture to become shimmering, but not smoking.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully place the seasoned fish fillets into the hot skillet. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, flaking easily with a fork.
⏱️ 8 min - 5
Once the fish is cooked, add the minced garlic to the skillet, stirring it into the butter sauce. Cook for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Squeeze fresh lemon juice directly over the cooked fish in the skillet. Then, spoon the rich garlic butter sauce from the skillet over each fillet.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Garnish the Cajun Garlic Butter Fish Fillets with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 1 min