Chili Lime Buttered Fish Filet

DESCRIPTION

Chili Lime Buttered Fish Filet is a fresh, flavorful seafood dish that combines flaky fish with a rich, zesty butter sauce. Tender fish filets are seasoned with Spicelopedia® Chili Lime Adobo with Chipotle, delivering a bold blend of smoky chipotle, tangy lime, garlic, and savory spices that perfectly complement the delicate fish. A homemade chili lime butter, infused with fresh lime juice, lime zest, and an extra touch of seasoning, melts over the warm filets to create a silky, citrusy finish with just the right amount of heat. Quick to prepare and packed with vibrant flavor, this easy fish recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or an elegant seafood meal.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Fish filets (choice of fish)	4 (6–8 oz. each)
Salted butter, softened	1 stick (8 Tbsp.)
Spicelopedia® Chili Lime Adobo with Chipotle seasoning, divided	1 tsp. + ½ tsp.
Fresh lime juice	2 tsp.
Fresh lime zest	½ tsp.
Olive oil	¼ cup
Minced garlic (optional)	¼ tsp.

STEPS

1. In a small stainless steel bowl, whisk together softened butter, 1 tsp. Spicelopedia® Chili Lime Adobo with Chipotle seasoning, lime juice, garlic, and lime zest. Refrigerate to set.
2. Mix ½ tsp. Spicelopedia® Chili Lime Adobo with Chipotle seasoning with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Brush fish filets on all sides.
3. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil, then reduce heat to medium.
4. Add seasoned filets to the hot pan and sauté until edges begin to cook. Flip and continue cooking until desired doneness is reached.
5. Remove fish from pan and plate.
6. Top each filet with a ½ oz. scoop of chili lime compound butter before serving.