How to Make Orange Roughy with Citrus Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Orange roughy is a delicate, flaky white fish that is the perfect canvas for a bright and zesty citrus sauce. This recipe for Orange Roughy with Citrus Sauce is a delightful way to showcase the natural flavors of the fish while adding a burst of freshness and tang with the citrus sauce.

Orange roughy has a mild flavor and a firm texture, making it an ideal choice for a variety of cooking methods. Whether baked, grilled, or pan-seared, this versatile fish holds up well to bold flavors ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound orange roughy fillets
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Soak fish in milk 10 minutes. Remove, sprinkle with salt and dredge in flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook fish until it is golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Cook second side until golden and cooked through, about 3 to 4 more minutes. Remove fish to a serving platter.
  • Wipe frying pan clean. Reduce heat to low, add remaining oil and cook garlic 30 seconds. Add lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, parsley, and green onions. Add butter, swirl in skillet until just creamy. Pour sauce over fish and serve.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 300mg