This is a fast fish dinner built around a hot pan and a small knob of butter. Mild white fish cooks in minutes, while garlic, paprika, and spring onion turn into a quick sauce without extra effort.
Difficulty
Easy
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Servings
2 portions
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Slice the spring onions thinly and finely chop the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the fish and cook until golden on the first side, then turn and cook briefly on the other side. Remove from the pan.
- Lower the heat and add the butter.
- Stir in the garlic and paprika and let them warm gently.
- Add the spring onions and cook for a few seconds until softened.
- Return the fish to the pan and spoon the butter over the fillets.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately, with lemon if you like.
Tips
Keep the heat moderate once the butter goes in — it should foam, not brown.
If the fillets are thin, turn them only once to avoid breaking.
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