Lemon Butter Garlic Fish

INGREDIENTS

Boneless Fish Fillets

• 12.3 oz boneless fish fillets (cut into 3-inch chunks)

Marination & Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2–3/4 tsp crushed pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Dry Coating

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce

• 4–5 tbsp butter
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 tsp crushed pepper
• 2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

Preparation

1. Wash and pat dry the boneless fish fillets. Cut them into 3 inch chunks. 
2. Now add the ingredients for the marinade, rub these on the pieces and set aside for 15-20 mins.
3. Now add the all purpose flour on a plate and spread it evenly. 
4. To dry coat the fish pieces, place the pieces on the flour one at a time and roll it to coat the pieces fully. 

Process

1. Heat a skillet and add olive oil or any other white oil. 
2. Place the battered fish pieces side by side and fry on medium high heat for around 3 mins. Flip all the pieces and continue to fry on medium heat for another 3 mins. Once browned on both sides, remove and on a plate. 

To make the sauce

1. Take another pan and heat the butter.
2. Now add the chopped garlic and fry for a minute on low heat. 
3. Now season with pinch of salt and the crushed pepper, give a mix. Add the all purpose flour and cook for 30-60 secs on low heat. 
4. Lastly add the lemon juice, fine chopped parsley and red chilli flakes.
5. Cook for a minute. Remove and pour over the fried fish pieces.