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Lemon-Orange Orange Roughy
Prep
10 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Here's a recipe I absolutely love making when I need dinner on the table fast. Orange roughy is such a delicate, flaky fish that comes together in just fifteen minutes total, making it perfect for busy weeknights. The bright combination of fresh lemon and orange juice creates a light, refreshing sauce that tastes restaurant quality but requires minimal effort. Plus, this fish is packed with lean protein and selenium, which supports heart health and metabolism. It's an elegant dish that feels fancy but costs just pennies per serving, and honestly, impressing people with something this simple and delicious never gets old.
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Ingredients
- 11 tablespoon olive oil
- 44 (4 ounce) fillets orange roughy
- 11 orange, juiced
- 11 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper½ teaspoon lemon pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Place fillets into hot oil. Drizzle with orange juice and lemon juice, then sprinkle fillets with lemon pepper. Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
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