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
ALASKAN POLLOCK IN TOMATO AND WINE SAUCE
A light white fish in a rich oaky wine sauce with sweet cherry tomatoes.
Provided by A Toasted Crumb
Categories Salad
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start with building the seasoning for your fish - combine the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and rub on either side of the pollock fillets.
- Warm the olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken broth and tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes (just until the tomatoes start to soften).
- Add the chardonnay to the pan to deglaze. Allow it to cook off for a minute or so.
- Add the pollock fillets to the pan, cooking for about 3-5 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Serve fish over rice and top with tomatoes and wine sauce.
BAKED POLLOCK
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- Season fish fillets with herbs, salt, and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Mix sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and melted butter together in a small bowl. Apply sour cream mixture to each fillet.
- Bake in preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 208.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
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