Savory Lemon Fish Recipe

Name: Savory Lemon Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless white fish fillets; cooking spray; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup lemon juice; 2 pinches cayenne pepper; 1 ½ tablespoons sugar (to taste); 2 dashes soy sauce (to taste); ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon paprika; ⅛ teaspoon marjoram; ⅛ teaspoon italian seasoning; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

Servings: persons

4 boneless white fish fillets
cooking spray
2 garlic cloves
¼ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup lemon juice
2 pinches cayenne pepper
1 ½ tablespoons sugar (to taste)
2 dashes soy sauce (to taste)
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon marjoram
⅛ teaspoon italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

1
Press or finely chop garlic cloves, then saute in a saucepan sprayed with cooking spray.
2
It may stick, that's okay.
3
When garlic starts to brown, add chicken stock and stir.
4
Mix lemon juice and cornstarch, then add to chicken stock.
5
When mixture begins to thicken, add enough sugar to balance the tartness, then add cayenne.
6
Place on low heat.
7
Rinse fish and spray with cooking spray.
8
Mix remaining spices and sprinkle half over fish.
9
Broil fish until it flakes easily, flipping once and applying the rest of the spices.
10
Put fish on plates and pour sauce over top.

197

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless white fish fillets, cooking spray, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Savory Lemon Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Savory Lemon Fish

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