Name: Broiled Lemon Fish Fillets Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb orange roughy; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp dried basil; ½ cup lemon juice; potatoes; lemon wedges; parsley

Broiled Lemon Fish Fillets Recipe

Carma Hardin Modified: November 12, 2023

Photos of Broiled Lemon Fish Fillets Recipe

This is a light fish fillet dish made with just four ingredients! Whip up this delectable meal in less than 30 minutes.

How To Make Broiled Lemon Fish Fillets

Effortless zesty fish fillet recipe cooked in butter and lemon juice.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb orange roughy, tilapia or mild fish fillets
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, or margarine
1 tsp dried basil
½ cup lemon juice, fresh

For Serving:

potatoes, cooked
lemon wedges

For Garnish:

parsley, chopped

Instructions

Combine the butter and basil in a small bowl.
Place fillets on a lightly greased broiler pan.
Spread the fillets with the butter mixture.
Broil at 350 degrees F, 5 to 8 inches away from the heat, for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the lemon juice over filets and broil another 4 to 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with parsley and enjoy!