Ingredients
Scale
- 1 white fish fillet (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 zucchini, sliced into rounds
- 2 garlic cloves, whole or halved
- 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the Veggies: Heat half the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, carrots, and zucchini for 6-8 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Sear the Fish: Season the fish with salt and pepper. In the same pan, melt remaining butter and sear the fish over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and flaky. Add lemon juice in the last 30 seconds.
- Assemble & Garnish: Plate the fish alongside sautéed veggies. Drizzle any pan sauce over the top and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy with rice or potatoes, or savor it as a light meal on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs like basil or cilantro for a unique flavor twist. For additional nutrition, consider adding bell peppers or asparagus to your sautéed vegetables.
