Lemon Butter Fish Bites with Garlic Aioli
Crispy, golden fish bites tossed in zesty lemon butter and served with creamy garlic aioli. A quick, flavorful recipe perfect for appetizers or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
400g (14 oz) white fish fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Fresh parsley for garnish
Garlic Aioli
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Coat fish pieces in flour, salt, and pepper.
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add fish and sauté for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Remove fish and add garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and return fish to the pan. Cook 1–2 minutes more.
For garlic aioli: Whisk mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
Garnish with parsley and serve with aioli.
Notes
Use cornstarch for gluten-free coating
Adjust garlic to taste
Cod, tilapia, or haddock work best
Fish bites can be baked (375°F/190°C for 10–12 minutes) for a lighter option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg