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Lemon-Butter Haddock With Capers

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time15 min
  • Makes4 servings
Lemon-butter sauced haddock recipe with green beans and almonds on a white plate

(Photo: Christie Vuong; Food Styling: Sage Dakota; Prop Styling: Andrea McCrindle)

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Briny capers, zesty lemon and a rich butter sauce are all you need to make an amazing pan-fried fish.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 227-g pkgs frozen haddock fillets, such as High Liner, thawed and patted dry

  • 2 tsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp capers, drained

  • parsley, chopped (optional)

  • lemon slice, (optional)

Instructions

  • STIR flour with garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Season with pepper. Coat fish lightly in flour mixture.

  • HEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then fish. Cook until golden, about 3 min per side. Transfer fish to a platter.

  • ADD butter, lemon juice and capers to pan. When mixture starts to simmer, remove from heat. Spoon sauce over fish. Serve with Nutty Beans. Garnish with chopped parsley and a lemon slice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 168, Protein 19g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 9g, Sodium 175mg.

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