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Grilled Lemon Fish

Tender white fish fillets grilled in a pan with fresh garlic, lemon, and melted butter. A light, flavorful dish that comes together in minutes.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 292kcal
Author Meghan Birnbaum

Equipment

  • Grill pan
  • Fish spatula or tongs
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Microplane or garlic press
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound firm white fish fillets such as sea bass, halibut, or mahi-mahi
  • 3 teaspoons salted butter softened
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 lemon quartered
  • Chopped fresh parsley to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill pan: Set a grill pan over medium-high heat and allow it to heat until hot.
  • Season the fish: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
  • Grill the fish: Place the fish in the hot grill pan. Cook for 5 minutes on the first side without moving it to allow a good sear to form.
  • Flip and add lemon: Gently flip the fish using a spatula. Place the lemon quarters cut-side down in the pan alongside the fish.
  • Finish cooking: Grill for another 5–7 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Serve: Transfer the fillets to serving plates. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with grilled lemon for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg