Garlic Butter Fish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fish
01 -
350g firm white fish fillet (halibut, cod or pollock)
02 -
Salt
03 -
Ground black pepper
04 -
3 dashes cayenne pepper
05 -
2 tablespoons cornstarch
→ Garlic Butter Sauce
06 -
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter, melted
07 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
08 -
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
09 -
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
→ For Cooking & Serving
10 -
2 tablespoons cooking oil
11 -
Lemon wedges for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut the fish into pieces, not too thin, for easy pan-frying. Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Coat the fish with cornstarch. Set aside.
02 -
Prepare the garlic butter sauce by mixing together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Set aside.
03 -
Heat a skillet (preferably non-stick) over medium heat. Add the cooking oil, and once the oil is heated, pan-fry the fish in a single layer until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
04 -
Use a wooden spatula or tongs to gently flip the fish over, taking care not to break the fillets.
05 -
Remove the fish from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Toss the fish with the garlic butter sauce and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
# Notes:
01 -
Use firm white fish like halibut for best results with this recipe.