fish fillet with lemon juice

Fish fillet with lemon butter sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

- Fish fillets (sole, tilapia, or any white fish)

- Salt and pepper

- All-purpose flour, for dredging

- Olive oil

- Butter

- Garlic, minced

- Chicken or fish broth

- Fresh lemon juice

- Capers (optional)

- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Fish:**

   - Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel.

   - Season the fillets with salt and pepper.

   - Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off the excess.

2. **Cook the Fish:**

   - In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

   - Add the fish fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

   - Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

3. **Make the Lemon Butter Sauce:**

   - In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant.

   - Pour in chicken or fish broth, fresh lemon juice, and capers if using. Stir to combine.

   - Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it slightly thickens.

4. **Combine and Serve:**

   - Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet, coating them with the lemon butter sauce.

   - Allow the fillets to heat through in the sauce for a minute or two.

5. **Garnish and Serve:**

   - Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the fish fillets.

   - Serve the fish fillets with the lemon butter sauce over them.

This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables. It's a perfect combination of tender fish with a tangy and buttery sauce. Ready to enjoy a burst of citrusy goodness?