Garlic Butter Fish

Garlic Butter Fish is a delectable Chinese seafood dish that combines tender fish fillets with a rich garlic butter sauce, creating a symphony of flavors. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful balance of savory and aromatic notes.

Garlic Butter Fish
20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • White Fish Fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
  • Unsalted Butter - 50 grams
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Fresh Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Soy Sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Spring Onions - 2, chopped
  • Fresh Coriander - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Drizzle the soy sauce and lemon juice over the fish during the last minute of cooking.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the fish with chopped spring onions and fresh coriander before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 5 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

Tags

ChineseHalalSeafood Dish