Whitefish, a mild-flavored and versatile fish, takes center stage in this culinary journey, where it's transformed into a delectable dish. The recipes presented here showcase the simplicity and elegance of whitefish, allowing its natural flavors to shine through while introducing a symphony of herbs and citrus. From the classic pairing of lemon and herbs to the zesty kick of orange and fennel, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer a quick pan-seared whitefish or a flavorful baked fillet, these recipes offer a delightful variety to satisfy any palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LEMON BUTTER BAKED WHITE FISH
This 15-minute baked white fish dinner recipe is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. Ideal for any mild white fish!
Provided by Liz DellaCroce
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix together softened butter with garlic, salt, pepper, minced herbs and lemon zest.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place fish fillets in a single layer.
- Brush butter mixture evenly on top of fish then top with lemon slices.
- Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 filet, Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
EASY LEMON BUTTER BAKED FISH
Lemon butter baked fish is the perfect, easy sheet pan dinner recipe. Baked with asparagus and a delicious lemon butter sauce.
Provided by Alida Ryder
Categories Dinner Gluten free Keto Low Carb
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF and line a sheet pan with parchment/baking paper.
- Combine the butter, lemon, garlic and herbs in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant then remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the fish and asparagus onto the lined sheet pan then season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the lemon butter sauce over the fish and asparagus and top the fish with lemon slices (optional).
- Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the fish and asparagus are cooked. Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and the flesh is opaque, white throughout.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 180 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
PAN-SEARED TILEFISH WITH GARLIC, HERBS AND LEMON
All cooks needs a basic sautéed fish fillet recipe in their repertory, and this one could not be much simpler. It does require a step that may intimidate on first glance: you baste the fish with the fat you're cooking it in. Don't worry. Just use a good amount of fat in the pan, about a tablespoon per person (you could get away with a little less if you insist, or use half white wine and half fat). Basting helps cook the fish evenly and keeps it and moist. In this recipe, the fat is butter. As the fish cooks, the butter browns, taking on a nutty scent that is classic with seafood. Tilefish is specified but any firm fillet will do, from sea bass to grouper.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove any remaining pin bones in the fish, pat dry, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter. Once butter has begun to foam, lay fish in pan. Add green garlic or scallions and a pinch of salt. Without disturbing the fish, tilt the pan toward you; using a spoon, ladle green garlic butter over fish. Continue basting fish for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a spatula, gently flip fish. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Uncover pan, add herbs and continue basting fish with butter until it is just cooked through, another minute or two longer.
- Transfer fish to a serving platter or individual plates, pour pan sauce over the top, and pour lemon juice over everything. Season with more salt and black pepper if needed. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 640 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
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
WHOLE ROASTED FISH WITH HERBS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Make 3 diagonal slices about 1/2-inch deep on each side of the fish. Salt and olive oil the fish generously.
- Season the inside of the fish with salt and olive oil. Place 4 lemon slices, the bay leaves, a bundle of the mixed herbs and 2 of the garlic cloves inside the body cavity.
- Line a sheet tray with aluminum foil and arrange the remaining assorted herbs, lemon slices and garlic in the center of the tray and lay the fish on top.
- Fold the aluminum foil up around the sides of the fish to create a sort of baking dish. Add the white wine and place in the preheated oven and roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes.
- Remove from oven, present and collect your kudos then fillet to serve.
WHITEFISH WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes. Add the radicchio and saute until wilted, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and broth, and cook until the beans are heated through, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season the radicchio mixture, to taste, with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a 14-inch (or 2 smaller) nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour to coat completely. Shake of the excess flour and fry 3 fillets in each pan until they are golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Spoon the radicchio mixture over the center of the plates. Top with the fillets. Drizzle the vinaigrette over and serve immediately.
- Blend the lemon juice, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper.
WHITE FISH WITH LEMON AND FRESH HERBS
This is from the SLIMLINES column of one of the Thursday magazines{of the week June 3-9' 04}. Enjoy!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Asian
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet until it is hot.
- While it is heating, season the fish fillets with salt and pepper and dredge them in flour.
- Saute the fillets over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Transfer them to a warm platter and keep warm.
- Quickly add the chicken broth or fish stock to the pan.
- Stir with a wooden spoon to release any caramelised bits that may be stuck to the pan.
- Cook until the broth's been reduced by half.
- Add lemon juice.
- Pour the sauce over the fillets.
- Sprinkle with parsley and chives.
- Serve immediately{hot}.
- Note: You may have to saute the fillets in 2 batches. If so, use a clean pan for each batch. Make the sauce in one of the pans.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 76.5, Carbohydrate 1.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 17.5
Tips:
- Choose the freshest fish possible. Whitefish is a delicate fish, so it's important to use the freshest fish you can find. Look for fish that is firm to the touch and has clear, bright eyes.
- Cook the fish gently. Whitefish is a delicate fish, so it's important to cook it gently. Overcooking will make the fish dry and tough.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. Whitefish is a mild-flavored fish, so it's a great canvas for a variety of herbs and spices. Some good options include lemon, dill, parsley, thyme, and garlic.
- Serve the fish with a simple sauce. A simple sauce can help to enhance the flavor of the fish. Some good options include a lemon-butter sauce, a herb sauce, or a white wine sauce.
Conclusion:
Whitefish is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you're grilling, baking, or pan-frying, there's a whitefish recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful meal, give whitefish a try.
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