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Skillet White Fish with Lemon Pepper Sauce

Cooking times will vary depending on the thickness and size of your fish. So keep checking the fish while baking to make sure it’s to your desired texture, rather than follow an exact cooking time. This recipe is based on the cooking times for tilapia. Feel free to use whatever white fish you prefer (tilapia, halibut, cod, etc.)
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394kcal

Ingredients

For the Fish

  • 4 (6 ounce) (4 (170g)) tilapia filets , or any white fish
  • Salt , to taste
  • Black pepper , to taste
  • pinch of paprika and/or ground cumin , optional

For the Lemon Pepper Sauce:

  • 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil , or butter
  • 4 cloves (4 cloves) garlic , minced
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons  (10 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • zest of 1 medium lemon
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) mustard , (dijon, yellow, spicy brown, etc.)
  • salt , to taste
  • black pepper , to taste (preferably fresh cracked pepper)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) minced parsley optional garnish
  • optional: serve with cooked pasta, noodles, rice, steamed veggies or side of bread.

Instructions 

  • Rinse and pat dry the fish filets. Season all sides of the fish with salt and pepper. (optional) Season with sprinkle of paprika and ground cumin for more flavor.
  • Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, and add olive oil or melt the 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, lemon pepper seasoning, Worcestershire, lemon zest, lemon juice, and mustard. Whisk the sauce until completely combined. Taste the sauce and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add fish to the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook the fish in the sauce for about 3-10 minutes or until fish is fully cooked (depending on the thickness of your fish). Serve warm.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 910IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.5mg