# Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Garlic Aioli

This recipe features perfectly seared fish bites complemented by a flavorful lemon butter sauce and a side of garlic aioli.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the fish to let the flavors develop.
4. Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels.
5. In a bowl, season fish with salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano.
6. Toss gently.
7. Lightly dredge the fish pieces in flour, shaking off excess.
8. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
9. Add fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
10. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
11. Reduce heat to medium.
12. Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
13. Once butter melts, spoon the garlic butter over the fish for about 1 minute.
14. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
15. Remove from heat.
16. Sprinkle with fresh parsley.

## Equipment

- small bowl
- paper towels
- large 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.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-03-06

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