Description
A simple and flavorful recipe for pan-seared lingcod that creates an impressive presentation and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of lingcod fillets (5–6 oz each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Dry the fish with paper towels and season it with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
- Place the butter and olive oil in the pan over medium heat, letting the butter melt and the oil heat up.
- Carefully place the fish in the pan with the sprig of thyme and crushed garlic.
- Cook the fish for 4-5 minutes, without moving it, until a golden-brown crust forms.
- Flip the fish and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the other side is browned. The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove the fish from the pan, tent it with foil, and set aside.
- In the same pan, add lemon juice to deglaze the pan, scraping up any delicious browned bits.
- Spoon the pan sauce over the fish before serving.
Notes
Let the fish rest briefly after cooking for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lingcod, sea food, pan-seared fish, easy fish recipe, simple dinner
