Whitefish W/lemon & Capers Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Pan seared whitefish in a lemon sauce served with white rice & choice of vegetable.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the whitefish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3
Sear the Fish
Carefully add the whitefish fillets to the skillet. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

4
Sauté Garlic
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add minced garlic (from the 2 cloves) and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Add Lemon Juice and Capers
Squeeze the juice of both lemons into the skillet and add the capers. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
6
Finish the Sauce
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt or more lemon juice according to your preference.

7
Cook the White Rice
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 cup of white rice, stir, and reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
8
Prepare the Vegetable
While the rice is cooking, steam or sauté your choice of vegetable (e.g., asparagus or broccoli) until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

9
Serve
On each plate, serve a portion of white rice, top with a whitefish fillet, and drizzle the lemon capers sauce over the fish. Add the steamed or sautéed vegetable on the side.