Easy Lemon Butter Fish

16 oz Grouper (fish)
3 tbsp Butter, salted
2 fl oz Lemon Juice
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp Onion powder
.25 tsp Pepper, black

Use paper towels to thoroughly dry excess moisture from fish fillets – this step is crucial for fish to brown nicely in pan. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine melted butter, lemon juice and zest, and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Stir to combine well. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 tsp kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Evenly press spice mixture onto both sides of fish fillets.
In a large, heavy pan over medium high heat, heat up the olive oil until hot. Cook 2 fish fillets at a time to avoid overcrowding (allows for browning.) Cook each side just until fish becomes opaque, feels somewhat firm in the center, and is browned – lightly drizzle some of the lemon butter sauce as you cook, reserving the rest for serving. Take care not to over-cook, as that will result in a tougher texture.
Serve fish with with remaining lemon butter sauce, basil or parsley, and lemon wedges.


Serving Size: makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DARLINGNIKK76.