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Trout (or Salmon) with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce

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Trout (or Salmon) with Garlic Lemon Butter Herb Sauce is an elegant yet easy dinner featuring crispy pan-seared fish topped with a rich, garlicky lemon-butter sauce and fresh herbs. It’s restaurant-quality flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 trout or salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or a mix of dried thyme and parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup white wine or broth
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning or dried herbs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the fish skin-side down (if applicable) and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in lemon juice and wine or broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and swirl in butter until melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Return the fish to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets to warm them through.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh or properly thawed frozen fish for best texture and searing.
  • Swap lemon for lime juice or use dill or basil for different flavor profiles.
  • Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
  • Use broth and a splash of vinegar if omitting wine.
  • Grilled fish also works—just spoon sauce over when serving.

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