PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER
A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
- Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Taslima Com
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the herb butter is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
TRASH _LORD
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used tilapia fillets and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The herb butter was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Gosaye Gulu
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the herb butter was the perfect complement. Thanks for sharing!
Abdul Sattar aasi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the herb butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jalil-ul Ghani
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the herb butter was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Fredrick Magala
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The fish was cooked to perfection and the herb butter was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
silver association
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the herb butter is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Sks Raja44
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used tilapia fillets and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The herb butter was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Kota C
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the herb butter was the perfect complement. Thanks for sharing!
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[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the herb butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Jiwan maya Pariyar
[email protected]I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly and the herb butter was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Leonard Stevenson
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! The fish was cooked to perfection and the herb butter was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Eillie _
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the herb butter is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Obi Ibegbulem
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used tilapia fillets and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The herb butter was also very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Naraa Mandakh
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The fish was moist and flavorful, and the herb butter was the perfect complement. Thanks for sharing!
Jonh Blessing
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the herb butter was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.