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Pan-Seared Barramundi with Lemon Butter

Crispy-skinned barramundi in a bright lemon butter sauce

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 barramundi fillets (6 oz each)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat

  3. 3

    Place fillets skin-side down, press gently to ensure even contact

  4. 4

    Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving until skin is crispy

  5. 5

    Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes

  6. 6

    Remove fish and add butter, garlic to pan

  7. 7

    Once butter melts, add lemon juice and parsley

  8. 8

    Pour sauce over fish and serve with lemon wedges

Cuisine: MediterraneanCooking Method: pan-searedTags: quick, elegant, weeknight