Tangy Lemon-Garlic Drum Fillets

Tangy Lemon-Garlic Drum Fillets

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon butter
3 large cloves garlic, smashed, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons Old Bay, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 pounds fresh black drum fillets

Preparation

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Season fish with Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Add to heated skillet.

Cook three minutes and flip. Add garlic and crushed red pepper.

Cook over medium heat until fish is fully cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour lemon juice into skillet and spoon over fish. Reduce heat to low; add parsley and lemon zest. Flip fish to coat both sides. Remove and serve.