1. Season the Fish
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of the fish.
Drizzle with olive oil and gently rub to coat.
2. Sear the Fish
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Once hot, place the fish fillets in the skillet.
Cook for 3–4 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Carefully flip and cook for an additional 2–4 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Transfer the fish to a warm plate.
3. Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
In the same skillet, add butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the minced garlic.
Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest, scraping up any flavorful browned bits from the pan.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Finish and Serve
Return the fish to the skillet or plate individually.
Spoon the warm lemon butter sauce generously over each fillet.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.