Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood Recipe

Elevate your seafood dishes with this quick and easy German-inspired lemon butter sauce! Perfect for pan-fried trout (try dredging it in flour first for extra deliciousness!), this vibrant sauce is also amazing with any white fish or seafood. Made in the same pan as your cooked fish, it captures all those incredible browned butter and fish flavors. Get ready for a burst of fresh lemon and savory richness in just minutes!

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 8 mins

Calories 53.7 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood

4 tablespoons butter
Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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How to Make Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium-sized warm pan over medium heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the melted butter and gently warm for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Spoon the sauce generously over your cooked trout or other seafood. Garnish with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

Fat

18g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood?

Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 8 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood?

Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood has approximately 53.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood?

The key ingredients for Easy Lemon Butter Sauce For Fish And Seafood are Butter, Fresh Lemon Juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Pepper, Parsley. See the full list with measurements above.