How to Make Suzy's Swai Meuniere (Swai in Lemon Butter Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Suzy's Swai Meuniere is a delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Swai fish, with its mild flavor and delicate texture, is a great choice for this recipe. Coated in a light and crispy flour mixture and then cooked in a rich and tangy lemon butter sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

Swai Meuniere is a classic French dish that typically features sole or other white fish. However, Swai is a fantastic alternative ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (8 ounce) fillets swai fish, halved
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Whisk lemon juice and lemon zest together in a bowl. Mix flour, salt, and pepper together in a resealable gallon-size plastic bag.
  • Pat swai fish fillets dry with a paper towel; lightly season 1 side of each fillet with salt. Place fillets in the bag with flour mixture, 1 at a time, and shake to coat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add butter and heat until lightly browned. Place coated fish fillets in the browned butter; cook until lightly browned on the edges and fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer fish to a plate, reserving butter in the skillet.
  • Pour lemon juice mixture into skillet with reserved butter; cook and stir until a light sauce forms, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over fish and garnish with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    295 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 191mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 16mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 322mg