Dinner for 2
Lemon Butter Fish
$22.38for 415 minServes 2
Flour-coated white fish cooks in a skillet before being covered with a quick lemon butter sauce.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.85Typical price |
 | Tuna steak, 0.75 lb$11.99/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $8.99Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.75$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.50Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.19 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
$5.60 per serving$22.38 for 4
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Ingredients
- 60 g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- salt and finely ground pepper
- 2 x thin white fish fillets
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp white flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- lemon wedges
- finely chopped parsley (optional)
Steps
- Pat the fish dry and season both sides with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with flour.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked to 145 F, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper for 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the fish and add lemon wedges and parsley.
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