Mediterranean Golden Tilefish Recipe
brown butter, lemon, seasonal vegetables, herb oil (GF)
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Ingredients
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Fish
Brown Butter Sauce
Seasonal Vegetables
Herb Oil
Method
Preparation of Fish
- 1
Season the Fish
Pat the Golden Tilefish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Sear the Fish
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned fish fillets, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Brown Butter Sauce
- 3
Make Brown Butter
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the unsalted butter. Cook, stirring often, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- 4
Add Lemon
Once the butter is brown, remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Set aside.
Cooking Vegetables
- 5
Sauté the Vegetables
In another skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley before removing from heat.
Herb Oil
- 6
Plating
- 7
Serve
On a plate, place a portion of sautéed vegetables, top with a Golden Tilefish fillet, drizzle with brown butter sauce, and finish with a drizzle of herb oil.