Pan-Seared Fish with Garlic and Lime

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Delicate white fish fillets seared to golden perfection and finished with a bright garlic-lime sauce, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner. This Puerto Rican-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs White fish fillets, Olive oil, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 4 white fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the fish fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside. Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp lime zest and 2 tbsp lime juice, then add 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Return the fish to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top, and cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve.

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