LEMON BUTTER GARLIC FISH RECIPE | GRILLED FISH IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and lower in saturated fat.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Wash and pat dry the boneless fish fillets. Cut them into 3 inch chunks.

Add the ingredients for the marinade, rub these on the pieces and set aside for 15-20 mins.

Add the all purpose flour on a plate and spread it evenly.

To dry coat the fish pieces, place the pieces on the flour one at a time and roll it to coat the pieces fully.

Heat a skillet and add olive oil or any other white oil.

Place the battered fish pieces side by side and fry on medium high heat for around 3 mins. Flip all the pieces and continue to fry on medium heat for another 3 mins. Once browned on both sides, remove and place on a plate.

Take another pan and heat the butter.

Add the chopped garlic and fry for a minute on low heat.

Season with a pinch of salt and the crushed pepper, give a mix. Add the all purpose flour and cook for 30-60 secs on low heat.

Lastly add the lemon juice, fine chopped parsley and red chilli flakes. Cook for a minute. Remove and pour over the fried fish pieces.

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