Pan-Seared Sturgeon with Lemon Butter Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A delicate pan-seared sturgeon fillet finished with a bright lemon butter sauce that complements its firm texture. This seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs sturgeon fillet, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 1, 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.

Ingredients

• 6 oz sturgeon fillet
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 6 oz sturgeon fillet dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the fillet skin side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are golden and crispy.
3. Step 3: Flip the fillet carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: Remove the fillet to a warm plate and reduce heat to medium; add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tsp minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, simmering for 30 seconds until the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Step 6: Spoon the lemon butter sauce over the sturgeon and serve immediately.