Jul 14 2026
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Pan Seared Rockfish Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rooster- Annapolis
Time50m
Serves2

(2) 5 oz. rockfish filets/creamy dill sauce/mashed potatoes/asparagus

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Creamy Dill Sauce

Mashed Potatoes

Asparagus

Method

Preparing the Creamy Dill Sauce

  1. 1

    Make the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine sour cream, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.

Cooking the Mashed Potatoes

  1. 2

    Cook the Potatoes

    In a medium pot, add the peeled and cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 3

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy. Keep warm until serving.

Cooking the Asparagus

  1. 4

    Prepare the Asparagus

    Rinse the asparagus spears and trim the tough ends. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 5

    Sauté the Asparagus

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the asparagus. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender and slightly crispy. Remove from heat.

Cooking the Rockfish

  1. 6

    Season the Fish

    Pat the rockfish filets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Pan-Seared Rockfish

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Once hot, add the rockfish filets skin-side down. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the filets and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, serve a generous portion of mashed potatoes, topped with the pan-seared rockfish. Drizzle the creamy dill sauce over the fish and arrange the sautéed asparagus on the side. Enjoy your meal!

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