Easy Pomfret Fish Recipe
Weeknight meals will come together easily when you pan sear pomfret fish to perfection. It tastes so delectable with lemon butter sauce and will be on the dinner table in just 15 minutes. Serve it with rice and steamed broccoli for a well-balanced meal.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 pomfret fish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot, for about 3 minutes.
- In the meantime, wash the fish and pat it dry with paper towels. Make sure it’s completely dry.
- Place the fish on the cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut through the flesh at a 45-degree angle, done to the bone. Score about 1.5 inches apart.
- Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the skillet is hot, add oil and butter. Once melted, add the fish. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom side has turned golden brown.
- Carefully flip the fish, add butter, and bas