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Dock Line Magazine

August 1, 2023 · 1 min read

Updated August 5, 2026

Lemon Butter Fish

Ingredients 4 white fish fillets 1 lemon teaspoon of zest and juiced 3 tablespoons butter 2 bunches asparagus steamed Instructions Season the fish with cracked pepper.

Ingredients

  • 4 white fish fillets

  • 1 lemon teaspoon of zest and juiced

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 bunches asparagus steamed

Instructions

  1. Season the fish with cracked pepper. In a small bowl, blend together the lemon juice, zest and 2 tablespoons of butter. Spread over both sides of the fish.

  2. Melt remaining butter in a nonstick frying pan over moderate heat. Add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, basting until tender and golden, flaking easily with a fork.

  3. Portion the already steamed asparagus onto serving plates, top with the fish and drizzle with the lemon butter in the pan.