Let’s Cook Fish Fillet on the Stovetop!
Make a healthy dinner quickly in 10 minutes and relax on a busy weeknight. This stovetop fish fillet recipe is all you need to satisfy your cravings to the fullest!
Ingredients
- 6-8 ounce white fish fillet tilapia
- 2 tbsp of olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper to sprinkle
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry by using a paper towel from both sides.
- Sprinkle the top of the fish with salt and pepper gently.
- Heat up the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once you see the slight bubbles, that means your pan is ready.
- Layer the fish fillet in the pan, and the sprinkled side will go down first.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes without moving its position. When it’s time to flip, ensure that the inside area of the fish is crispy and golden brown.
- While the first side is getting cooked, season the other side with salt and pepper.
- Then flip the fish, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to get a similar crisp.
- Once the fish fillet is ready, it will be smeared through and crumble easily.
- Serve the crispy, delicious fish fillet straight out of the pan with some squeezed lemon on the top, and enjoy!
Notes
- Choose the best fish according to your taste. Buy from an authentic store or get recommendations from experts.
- To avoid the fish sticking to the pan, preheat the pan with oil for a few minutes.
- Cooking fish in a warm pan works extensively without sticking.
- Use fresh fish fillets within a few days. If you have frozen fish available, take it out 30 minutes before cooking, making it warm and effortless.
- Once you have placed the fish in the pan, do not overcook it. If your fish fillet is thin, it will need only a minute to get ready, so try not to overdo it, and you will surely get the best results.
- To make a proper meal, serve it with fries or fresh veggies; everyone will love it!
| Calories 194 kcal | Total Fat 14 g | Saturated Fat 2.0 g |
| Protein 16.2 g | Sodium 262.9 mg | Carbs 0.2 g |
| Fibre 0.1 g | Vitamin A 28 µg | Cholesterol 91.8 mg |