Description
Delight in a quick and easy Pan-Seared Rockfish recipe that guarantees a crispy exterior with a tender, juicy center. Served with a zesty lemon-caper pan sauce, this dish is a flavorful seafood delight.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Pan-Seared Rockfish:
- 8 ounces rockfish (2 fillets)
- 1 tablespoon flour (use gluten-free AP flour if needed)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Small handful of fresh herbs (such as rosemary, chives, or oregano)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rockfish: Pat dry the rockfish fillets, dust with flour, season with salt and pepper.
- Cooking the Rockfish: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan. Cook fillets for 3 minutes on each side.
- Finishing Touches: Add remaining butter while cooking, then transfer fish to plates.
- Prepare Pan Sauce: Reduce heat, add lemon juice, capers, and herbs. Serve hot with pan sauce.
Notes
- Recipe variation: Omit the flour for a lighter coating on the fish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 304mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 87mg
