Salt and Pepper Fish Fillets
Tools Required:
large (10-inch) skillet, knife and cutting board (optional)
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
1
minutes start to finish
Cook Time
5 to 10
minutes
Difficulty
Cost
Easy!
Moderate to Expensive depending on fish
Servings
Prep Time
2
people
1
minutes start to finish
Cook Time
5 to 10
minutes
Difficulty
Cost
Easy!
Moderate to Expensive depending on fish
1/2
tablespoon
high heat cooking oil
1/2
tablespoon
butter
2
(1/3-pound)
fish fillets
(flounder, snapper, black bass, etc.)
Salt and pepper
to taste
Garnish: (optional)
2
wedges or slices
fresh lemon
fresh herbs
(parsley, tarragon, thyme, etc.)
Instructions
Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the fillets.
Once hot, place fillets skin-side up (if it has skin) into skillet and cook 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the size, thickness, and type of fish.
Turn fish over (add a little more butter or oil if needed) and cook another 2 to 5 minutes or just until fish flakes with a fork. Do not overcook.
Once fish is plated, garnish with lemon wedge and herbs if desired.