Flaky white fish cooked in one pan with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a buttery lemon sauce. Fast, healthy, and restaurant-level delicious.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, haddock, tilapia) — about 6 oz / 170 g each
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (or white wine)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the fish
Pat fish dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. - Sear the fish
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add fish and cook 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until golden and just cooked through.
Remove fish to a plate. - Make the sauce
Reduce heat to medium. Add butter.
Add garlic and sauté 20–30 seconds (don’t burn).
Add cherry tomatoes and cook 3–4 minutes until they soften and release juices. - Finish the sauce
Stir in broth (or wine), lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer 1–2 minutes. - Return fish to the pan
Put fish back in the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer 1–2 minutes to warm through. - Garnish & serve
Sprinkle parsley/basil and serve hot.