Pan-Seared Rockfish with Lemon-Parsley Butter
A simple and delicious recipe for pan-seared rockfish with a flavorful lemon-parsley butter sauce.
10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
4 rockfish fillets, about 6 ounces each
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1
Pat the rockfish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 3
While the fish is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the lemon juice and parsley and stir to combine.
Step 4
To serve, place the fillets on individual plates and spoon the lemon-parsley butter over the top.