Description
A delicious fish fillet recipe topped with a tangy mustard and lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fish fillets (such as hake or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons of mustard
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the mustard and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste. This will be your sauce.
- Clean and dry the fish fillets. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Place the fillets in the pan once the oil is hot. Cook the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and fully cooked.
- Remove the fillets from the pan and place them on a plate.
- Pour the mustard and lemon sauce over the fillets before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the fish in the mustard and lemon mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: fish, mustard, lemon, easy recipes, healthy cooking