Pan-fried Whitefish Recipe

Inspired by 13 Gypsies

Time20m

Serves4

brown butter, lemon juice, parsley

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Whitefish
Rinse the whitefish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Allow it to cook for about 3-5 minutes until it turns light brown and starts to smell nutty. Be careful not to burn it.
3
Cook the Whitefish
Once the butter is browned, carefully add the seasoned whitefish fillets to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
4
Add Lemon Juice
In the last minute of cooking, drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and allow it to cook for an additional minute to incorporate the flavor.
5
Garnish and Serve
Remove the fish from the skillet and place it on a serving platter. Drizzle any remaining browned butter from the skillet over the fish and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.