Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Garlic Aioli

25 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Stir until smooth.
  5. 5Stir until smooth.
  6. 6Stir until smooth.
  7. 7Cover and refrigerate while preparing the fish to let the flavors develop.
  8. 8Cover and refrigerate while preparing the fish to let the flavors develop.
  9. 9Cover and refrigerate while preparing the fish to let the flavors develop.
  10. 10Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels.
  11. 11Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels.
  12. 12Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels.
  13. 13In a bowl, season fish with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
  14. 14In a bowl, season fish with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
  15. 15In a bowl, season fish with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
  16. 16Toss gently.
  17. 17Toss gently.
  18. 18Toss gently.
  19. 19Lightly dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
  20. 20Lightly dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
  21. 21Lightly dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
  22. 22Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  23. 23Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  24. 24Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  25. 25Add fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
  26. 26Add fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
  27. 27Add fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
  28. 28Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  29. 29Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  30. 30Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  31. 31Reduce heat to medium.
  32. 32Reduce heat to medium.
  33. 33Reduce heat to medium.
  34. 34Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
  35. 35Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
  36. 36Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
  37. 37Once butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the fish for about 1 minute.
  38. 38Once butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the fish for about 1 minute.
  39. 39Once butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the fish for about 1 minute.
  40. 40Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  41. 41Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  42. 42Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  43. 43Remove from heat.
  44. 44Remove from heat.
  45. 45Remove from heat.
  46. 46Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  47. 47Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  48. 48Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for low-carb)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 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.