# What you'll need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 white fish fillets (6 oz each), such as sea bass or cod, skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Pasta
06 - 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
10 - Zest and juice of 2 lemons
11 - 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
14 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
15 - Lemon wedges
16 - Fresh parsley sprigs
17 - Extra grated Parmesan cheese, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
02 - While pasta cooks, preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
03 - Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest on both sides.
04 - Grill fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky. Remove from heat and cover loosely with aluminum foil to retain warmth.
05 - In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
06 - Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add drained pasta and toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water gradually to create a silky sauce consistency.
07 - Stir in chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.
08 - Divide pasta among serving plates. Top each portion with one grilled fish fillet.
09 - Crown each plate with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.
