Fish with Garlic Butter Sauce
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Fish with Garlic Butter Sauce is a flavorful dish featuring tender fish fillets drizzled with a rich garlic butter sauce, providing a delectable taste experience. This dish offers a low-calorie option while delivering a good source of protein.
This dish is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, catering, and CACFP.
Popular Home Recipes for Fish with Garlic Butter Sauce
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Fish with Garlic Butter Sauce shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Fish with Garlic Butter Sauce is a delightful dish featuring tender fish fillets drizzled with a rich and flavorful garlic butter sauce, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •4 fillets white fish (such as cod or tilapia)
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/2 tsp black pepper
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •4 tbsp unsalted butter
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •2 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- •1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- 1Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3Add fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4Remove fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- 5In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 6Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest, then remove from heat.
- 7Drizzle the garlic butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets.
- 8Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Chef Tips
- Use salmon fillets for a richer flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.