Pan-Seared Whitefish with Lemon Caper Sauce

A golden-brown whitefish fillet in a stainless steel pan, topped with capers and fresh herbs in a light lemon butter sauce.

Whitefish is light, flaky, and super versatile—perfect for quick weeknight meals. This simple recipe pairs it with a lemon caper butter sauce that adds just the right amount of brightness and tang. Serve with a side of roasted veggies or rice for a fresh, easy dinner.

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Serving Size: 2
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Ingredients

  • 2 whitefish fillets from Joe’s
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the whitefish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the fillets for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter, add lemon juice and capers. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Spoon sauce over the whitefish and garnish with parsley if using.

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