Spice-Rubbed Fish Fillets with Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ Tbs. freshly ground black-pepper
• ½ tsp. paprika
• ½ tsp. dried thyme
• ¼ tsp. dry mustard
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• 1 lb. tilapia or sole fillets (about 4 fillets)
• 2 Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; more to taste
  • ¹/₈ tsp. ground cayenne

In a bowl, combine the pepper, paprika, thyme, mustard, salt, and cayenne. Brush both sides of the fish with 2 tsp. of the oil and gently rub the spice mix all over the fish. In a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat, swirling the skillet, until the butter is a deep amber brown, about...

View full recipe at Fine Cooking