About the Recipe
Bring a fresh, flavorful seafood dinner to the table in just 30 minutes with this swai fish in lemon butter garlic sauce. Mild, tender swai fillets cook beautifully in a rich, zesty sauce made with butter, garlic, and bright lemon, creating a simple yet satisfying meal the whole family can enjoy. Affordable, versatile, and easy to prepare, this one-pan recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, quick dinners, or anyone looking for a delicious seafood dish with minimal cleanup. Featuring House of Meats Swai Fish Fillets. ©Sweet & Savory Meals.
Ingredients
Swai Fish Preparation
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Garlic Butter Sauce
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 tablespoon capers
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish
Lemon
Italian parsley, chopped
Preparation
Step 1:
Rinse the swai fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and ground black pepper.
Tip: Cooking frozen or cold fish fillet in a frying pan can cause the fish to be cooked unevenly. Let the fish fillet come to room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking swai.
Step 2:
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil and wait for it to start sizzling. Pan fry the fillets, about 1-2 minutes per side, or until light brown.
Tip: Don't flip the fillets until they have started browning. This usually takes a couple of minutes.
Step 3:
To the same pan, add butter and melt it, then add garlic and ginger, stir and cook for 30 seconds. Then add capers, lemon juice, parsley, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. As soon as the sauce starts to bubble, turn off the heat.
Step 4:
Return the fish to the pan with the sauce. Drizzle the sauce on top with a spoon, and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
Serve immediately, and enjoy!