A simple and delicious pan-seared white fish dinner served with a tangy lemon butter sauce, accompanied by sautéed green beans and roasted baby potatoes. Perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.
4 white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), about 6 ounces each, skin removed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 pound baby potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
While the potatoes roast, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the fish fillets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and keep warm.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons butter and the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the lemon juice to the skillet and stir to combine, cooking for another 1-2 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
In a separate skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the trimmed green beans, season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Serve the white fish fillets topped with the lemon butter sauce alongside the roasted baby potatoes and sautéed green beans.