Creamy Brill with Lemon Butter Sauce
Succulent and flaky brill fillets are elevated with a creamy lemon butter sauce, infusing each bite with a burst of freshness and rich flavor. This recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a special family meal, sure to impress seafood enthusiasts.
ingredients
- 4 brill fillets (4-6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
steps
- 1.
Pat the brill fillets dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2.
Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off any excess.
- 3.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- 4.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5.
Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Cook for 2 minutes to reduce the broth slightly.
- 6.
Stir in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 7.
Return the brill fillets to the skillet and gently spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the fillets are heated through.
- 8.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fillets and sauce. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over each fillet.
