seared whitefish with lemon butter sauce and herbs

Name: Seared Whitefish With Lemon Butter Sauce and Herbs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 white fish filets; 2 tablespoon(s) avocado oil; salt; Old Bay seasoning; ## SAUCE; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; small lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Jan 20, 2026

This tender fish cooks in 10 minutes and comes out full of flavor.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 white fish filets
2 tablespoons avocado oil
salt
Old Bay seasoning
SAUCE
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
small lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make seared whitefish with lemon butter sauce and herbs

Step 1

Season the fish with salt and Old Bay. Add avocado oil to a skillet. Once hot, sear the fish for 5 minutes on each side.

Step 2

In another pan, add the butter, garlic, lemon, and parsley. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Step 3

Remove the fish to a serving plate and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
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