Pan-Seared Yellowtail Snapper with Lemon Herb Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 Yellowtail Snapper fillets

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Zest of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Season the Fish

   • Pat fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the Snapper

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

   • Add fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

   • Stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley.

4. Serve

   • Spoon sauce over the snapper and serve with roasted vegetables or a light salad.

   • Pairs beautifully with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc.