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Looking for a dish that's fresh, fast, and fantastic? 20-Minute Fish can fix ya right up! Crispy on the outside with just the right amount of seasoning, these tender fishies make up the most magnificent main course. Whip up your favorite quick sides and make your mealtime perfect with 20-Minute Fish!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided, plus more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 2 (1-pound) cod fish fillets, each cut into 2 (6-inch-long) fillets, patted dry
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- basil, optional, to taste, freshly chopped, for garnish
- lemon wheels, to taste, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -In a small bowl, add the melted butter, the lemon zest, the lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and stir to combine.
Step 2 -Taste the lemon-butter mixture and season with the extra salt, as needed. Stir to combine.
Step 3 -In a medium bowl, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the paprika, the garlic powder, the onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper and stir to combine.
Step 4 -Evenly press the spice mixture onto all sides of each of the fish fillets.
Step 5 -In a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat until it is hot and sizzling.
Step 6 -Add 2 of the seasoned fillets to the hot oil and cook on each side, drizzling 1/4 of the lemon-butter mixture over them halfway through, until they reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F, become opaque, feel slightly firm in the center, and are browned, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 7 -Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate and cover to keep them warm. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining seasoned fillets, drizzling 1/3 of the remaining lemon-butter mixture over the fillets as they cook.
Step 8 -Season the cooked fillets with the extra salt and the extra black pepper.
Step 9 -Plate the fish fillets drizzled with the remaining lemon-butter mixture.
Step 10 -Serve the fish fillets garnished with the basil and the lemon wheels.
