Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Garlic Aioli
Directions
- 1In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2Stir until smooth.
- 3Cover and refrigerate while preparing the fish to let the flavors develop.
- 4Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels.
- 5In a bowl, season fish with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- 6Toss gently.
- 7Lightly dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
- 8Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 9Add fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- 10Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- 11Reduce heat to medium.
- 12Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- 13Once butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the fish for about 1 minute.
- 14Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
- 15Remove from heat.
- 16Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Juice of lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Equipment
small bowlpaper towelslarge skillet
Tips
- Serve hot with garlic aioli on the side for dipping.
- Pair with a crisp Mediterranean salad or roasted vegetables.
- Add to wraps or tacos for a quick, flavorful meal.
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