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.

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
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 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.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and lemon juice over the fish during the last minute of cooking.
- 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