Pan-Seared Rockfish

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    12 mins

  • Servings

    2 people

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    French

Pan-Seared Rockfish

This delicious pan-seared rockfish is made with fish seared in butter and oil, and then served with a lemon and caper pan sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounce rockfish (2 fillets)
  • 1 tablespoon flour Use gluten-free AP flour if needed. See recipe notes, "Recipe Variations"
  • pinch salt, pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • small handful fresh herbs (such as fresh rosemary, chives, or oregano)
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Instructions

  1. Pat rockfish fillets dry.  Dust with flour, and shake off any excess.  Sprinkle them on both sides with salt and pepper.Prepare a heavy pan with the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Heat on medium-high until butter is melted but not browned, then turn the heat down to medium.
  2. Place the fillets in the pan and cook about 3 minutes. Don't touch the fillets until they're ready to flip.Use a thin metal spatula to test the fish.  If you can slide the spatula under the fish without the fish sticking to the pan, it's ready to flip. If the fillets won't release, give them another 30 seconds. They'll release when they've finished cooking.After flipping, divide the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over both fillets.
  3. Cook fish another 2-3 minutes until done. Fish will be golden on both the top and bottom and opaque all the way through when finished cooking.Transfer the fish to plates, leaving the excess butter in the pan. Cover fish to keep warm, or set fish in a 200ºF oven.Reduce heat to medium.  Add the lemon juice and capers, and stir with a wooden spoon. Add half the herbs and stir again. Serve fish hot with pan sauce and remaining herbs.

Notes

  • Recipe variation: If desired, omit the flour entirely. However the fish will be somewhat less golden and crispy, but still delicious.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 512mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 512mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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