A delightful fish recipe featuring a rich garlic herb butter sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Ensure the seasoning is even to enhance the flavor of the fish.
Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
Wait until the oil is shimmering before adding the fish.
Dredge the fish fillets in flour, shaking off any excess.
A light coating of flour helps achieve a crispy crust.
Place the fillets in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even cooking.
Lower the heat to medium and deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits.
The wine adds depth to the sauce and lifts the flavors from the pan.
Add the butter to the pan and let it melt completely.
Stir the butter gently to incorporate it into the sauce.
Add the sliced garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can turn bitter.
Stir in the parsley and squeeze in the lemon juice. Mix well and remove from heat.
Adding the lemon juice off the heat preserves its fresh flavor.
Serve the fish fillets topped with the garlic herb butter sauce. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.