Fish Fillets with Garlic and Herbs

2 5-ounce fresh white fish fillets such as cod, barramundi, or fish of your choice, skinless and boneless
salt and black pepper, as desired
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons all purpose flour, gluten free if desired
1 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped - about 1 teaspoon
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 Tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped

Rinse and pat the fillets dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired, a light dusting of paprika, garlic powder, and sprinkle with flour. Turn fillets over and repeat seasoning. Warm olive oil over medium heat in a medium/large skillet, large enough to hold the fillets in one layer. Place seasoned fillets into the heated pan. Cook about 3-4 minutes or until nicely browned. Carefully turn fillets over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until fillets are cooked through, depending on the thickness of the fish. Remove fish from skillet to warmed plate and set aside. Wipe cooking oil from skillet.
Return skillet to low heat and add butter. Allow to melt but not brown or burn. Add chopped garlic and cook, stirring until soft and fragrant. Stir in chili flakes, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add chopped chives and parsley.
Drizzle fish with the herbed oil mixture and serve with an extra wedge of lemon, if desired.
This recipe also works very well with other seafood!

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