Pan-Seared Gulf Fish with Citrus Herb Butter

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A tender pan-seared Gulf fish fillet topped with a bright citrus herb butter sauce, capturing the essence of Florida’s coastal flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Gulf fish fillets, Salt, Black pepper 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 pieces of 6 oz Gulf fish fillets and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the fillets skin-side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the edges are crisp and golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes until opaque and flaky. Remove fish from skillet and keep warm.
  4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium and melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the citrus herb butter over the fish fillets and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

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