Baked Butterfish Saratoga

A sophisticated seafood dish featuring delicate butterfish fillets baked with a crispy topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and lemon zest. The name refers to a classic preparation style that emphasizes a light, golden crust and a moist, buttery interior. It is an elegant and quick-cooking main course that pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or roasted potatoes.

Prep 8 minCook 22 minTotal 30 minUpdated Jul 3, 202630 minHigh ProteinLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

A sophisticated seafood dish featuring delicate butterfish fillets baked with a crispy topping of seasoned breadcrumbs and lemon zest. The name refers to a classic preparation style that emphasizes a light, golden crust and a moist, buttery interior. It is an elegant and quick-cooking main course that pairs beautifully with a simple green salad or roasted potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Chive, minced
  • 0.25 tsp Butterfish Fillet
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Parsley
  • 0.74 piece(s) Lemon, cut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, chopped parsley, and chives.
  3. Arrange the butterfish in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Dot the fish with about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture.
  4. Bake 5 minutes in the preheated oven, until the butter is melted. Turn fillets, brush with remaining butter mixture, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges to serve.

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