Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Garlic Aioli! These crispy, golden-brown fish morsels are bursting with fresh lemon flavor and complemented perfectly by a creamy garlic dip. Ideal for entertaining or a cozy family dinner, this versatile dish can be served as an appetizer or main course. With just 30 minutes of prep and cooking time, you’ll have a flavorful seafood treat that impresses both guests and little ones alike. Enjoy the satisfying crunch paired with the zesty aioli for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 unit lemon zest
- For Garlic Aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each piece of fish in the flour mixture and set aside.
- Melt unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook fish bites in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- For the garlic aioli, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve fish bites garnished with parsley alongside the garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg