Best 10 Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish Recipes

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Craving a zesty and flavorful sauce to elevate your fish dishes? Look no further than the delectable lemon butter sauce. Bursting with vibrant citrus notes and the rich creaminess of butter, this sauce is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of fish, from delicate fillets to hearty steaks. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook just starting out, this guide will provide you with the essential steps and key tips to create a mouthwatering lemon butter sauce that will transform your fish into a culinary masterpiece. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH



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This was the first way I learned to cook fish. My favorite fish for this is tilipia, but any white fish filets would work. It is perfect with rice and a green vegetable. I found a website that has a picture of the Knorr seasoning (it doesn't seem to have Swiss in the name anymore). You can see a picture of it here: http://www.germandeli.com/048001704022.html

Provided by elainegl

Categories     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules or 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon knorr aromat seasoning, for meat (optional)
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tilapia fillets

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add remaining sauce ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over tilapia filets.
  • Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.8, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 123.8, Sodium 846.7, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 25.9

EASY LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD



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This is a traditional German sauce that is usually served over trout. You can dredge trout in flour and cook in butter in a pan. After you cook your trout in the pan, just make this in the same pan to get those flavours! You can absolutely use this on any seafood. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 1/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
pepper
parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in warm (not hot!) pan. Add lemon juice to the butter and warm briefly.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon sauce over trout or other fish, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH



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Recipe VIDEO above (helpful for pre-post browned butter). A Lemon Butter Sauce with Crispy Pan Fried Fish that would be perfectly at home in a posh restaurant, yet is so quick to make at home! Browning the butter gives the sauce a rich, nutty aroma which pairs beautifully with fresh lemon, as well as thickening the sauce and giving it a gorgeous golden colour.

Provided by Nagi

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

60 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter (, cut into pieces)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt and finely ground pepper
2 x thin white fish fillets (120-150g / 4-5oz each), skinless boneless (I used Bream, Note 1)
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp white flour
2 tbsp oil ((I use canola))
Lemon wedges
Finely chopped parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place the butter in a light coloured saucepan or small skillet over medium heat.
  • Melt butter then leave on the stove, whisking / stirring very now and then. When the butter turns golden brown and it smells nutty - about 3 minutes, remove from stove immediately and pour into small bowl. (Note 2)
  • Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir then taste when it has cooled slightly. Adjust lemon/salt to taste.
  • Set aside - it will stay pourable for 20 - 30 minutes. See Note 3 for storing.
  • Pat fish dry using paper towels. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then flour. Use fingers to spread flour. Turn and repeat. Shake excess flour off well, slapping between hands if necessary.
  • Heat oil in a non stick skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering and there are faint wisps of smoke, add fish. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges, then turn and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes (cook longer if you have thicker fillets).
  • Remove immediately onto serving plates. Drizzle each with about 1 tbsp of Sauce (avoid dark specks settled at the bottom of the bowl), garnish with parsley and serve with lemon on the side. Pictured in post with Kale and Quinoa Salad.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 157 g, Calories 393 kcal

HOW TO MAKE LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH



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This is the BEST lemon butter sauce for fish - with just 3 ingredients! This simple and delicious lemon garlic butter sauce recipe is ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup Salted butter
2 tbsp Lemon juice ((from 1 lemon))
1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small enameled saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the lemon juice and garlic powder. Heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until lemon butter has turned a darker yellow color but not browned. (Time will vary depending on the size and shape of your pan. Be careful not to burn it.)
  • Remove from heat immediately. If your sauce cooked too long and has browned bits, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Sodium 101.4 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FANTASTIC LEMON BUTTER FILLET



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This wonderful recipe will make your mouth water when you sink your teeth into the lemon butter spiced fillets. Use any type of fish!

Provided by MATTDANB

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 (4 ounce) fillets cod
2 tablespoons lemon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Mix in lemon juice, salt, pepper, parsley flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir about 10 minutes, until thickened.
  • Arrange cod fillets in a single layer on a medium baking sheet. Cover with 1/2 the butter mixture, and sprinkle with lemon pepper. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Pour the remaining butter mixture over the fish to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1020.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LEMON SAUCE FOR FISH



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This is a lemon sauce with a little bit of a kick. Tastes great when served over chicken, fish, and veggies.

Provided by NomNomDelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground mustard powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until mixture begins to get bubbly and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until there are no lumps. Pour into the saucepan and stir. Heat mixture until hot, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD



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This sauce is quick and easy to make. It makes a delicious sauce that would dress up any fish dish. I like this with poached salmon.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup white wine
1 shallot, minced
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat wine and shallot. Bring to a boil and reduce over medium-high heat until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until sauce is smooth and all the butter is incorporated.
  • Whisk in cream and lemon juice. Keep warm in the top of a double boiler set over hot water until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2159.5, Fat 228.3, SaturatedFat 144, Cholesterol 651.1, Sodium 1674.8, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.1

LEMON SAUCE (FOR FISH)



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I made this lemon sauce a few days ago for some halibut I pan fried. I thought it came out pretty tasty, so I thought I'd share.

Provided by Ohmikeghod

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head garlic (approx 9 cloves)
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • When I originally wrote this recipe, I really didn't think about the garlic much. I was using peeled garlic. If you use a head of garlic, do yourself a favor: Cut the head in half across the grain, and either use a garlic roaster, or wrap the head in foil tightly and bake for an hour at 250; That will loosen the cloves, and roasting will impart more flavor. Just squeeze each clove into the pan. OR (original instruction) mince the garlic until it's very fine.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan.
  • Add the minced garlic. brown the mixture.
  • Add the flour and whisk to form a roux.
  • Add the lemon juice and milk. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  • Hey! you're done! Pour a bit over your fish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.7

LEMON CAPER BUTTER SAUCE



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This simple lemon caper butter sauce is the perfect accompaniment to sauteed sole.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon capers
½ teaspoon butter
2 lemons, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh savory

Steps:

  • Crush capers in a small bowl with the back of a spoon.
  • Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and is golden; saute capers until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid is reduced by one-third, 1 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Stir cold butter and savory into lemon mixture, stirring constantly until butter is completely melted and sauce is shiny and thick, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 25.8 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 594.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

FISH WITH LEMON, BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE



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I've been making this "sauce" to serve over fish for years. I like it over simple pan fried fish, but you could serve it over crumbed fish too.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 fish fillets, your choice (tonight I have shark)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess flour. Heat half the butter to foaming over medium high heat in a heavy based pan.
  • Cook the fish to your liking and remove to serving plates.
  • Add the remaining butter, juice, zest, capers and parsley. Heat for a minute then serve over the fish sharing the capers between the plates.

Tips:

  • To make a richer sauce, use half butter and half heavy cream.
  • For a brighter flavor, add a tablespoon of lemon zest to the sauce.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the fish, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the fish immediately with the lemon butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Lemon butter sauce is a classic and versatile sauce that can be used with a variety of fish dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bright and tangy flavor, lemon butter sauce is sure to please everyone at your table.

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