Pan-roasted fish with fried capers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of crispy fish, savory capers, and a light, flavorful sauce creates a dish that is both satisfying and sophisticated. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
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PAN-ROASTED FISH WITH FRIED CAPERS
Salt-packed capers have become a growing presence in grocery stores. They tend to be larger than capers cured in vinegar and brine, more like the flower buds that they are, and pleasingly vegetal in flavor. When you fry them in olive oil, the oil intensifies their saltiness and turns their outer leaves into a crisp shell, creating delicious crunchy bits that can be used as both seasoning and texture. Here, they stud fillets of pan-roasted striped bass, but you could use any meaty white fish like cod or halibut. It's a bright and flavorful alternative to the usual weeknight fish dish, and it can be on the table in about a half hour.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, easy, quick, seafood, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soak the salt-packed capers in water for 10 minutes, drain, rinse, then thoroughly pat dry. (If using brined capers, drain them and pat dry.) Pour 1/2 inch olive oil into a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to toast a bread crumb in 30 seconds, add the capers. Be careful, the oil may sputter. Fry until the capers fluff up and begin to brown on the edges, 30 to 60 seconds. Drain the capers on a paper towel.
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick sauté pan. Place over medium-high heat and add the garlic clove. Season the fish with salt and pepper. When the garlic bubbles on the edges, lay the fish in the pan, skin side down. Sauté until browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes, then put the pan in the oven and roast until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Set a fillet on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle the fried capers over the fillets and serve with wedges of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 288, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
FISH WITH LEMON, BUTTER, CAPER SAUCE
I've been making this "sauce" to serve over fish for years. I like it over simple pan fried fish, but you could serve it over crumbed fish too.
Provided by JustJanS
Categories Sauces
Time 13m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the flour, salt and pepper. Coat the fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess flour. Heat half the butter to foaming over medium high heat in a heavy based pan.
- Cook the fish to your liking and remove to serving plates.
- Add the remaining butter, juice, zest, capers and parsley. Heat for a minute then serve over the fish sharing the capers between the plates.
PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER
A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
- Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PAN-SAUTéED ROCKFISH WITH CAPERS
Adapted from Cooking Light- September 2009. The original called for trout, but I often can't find it here, so I made this with Rockfish. I think any flaky white fish would work fine. I served this with orzo, to catch the sauce, but rice would work equally well.
Provided by IngridH
Categories European
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan.
- Season the fish on both sides with the salt and pepper.
- Add the fish to the pan, and cook about 2 -3 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily.
- Remove the fish to a warm plate.
- Add vermouth, lemon rind, lemon juice, capers and herbs to the pan.
- Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the butter to the pan, whisking to incorporate into the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the fish, top with the parsley.
BAKED FISH WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND CAPERS
For this full-flavored weeknight dinner, fish fillets are baked with a quickly assembled tomato sauce flavored with olives, capers, garlic and oregano. Baking the fish in the sauce makes it difficult to overcook, and has the convenient benefit of being served with simply boiled potatoes.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Rub the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper; place skin-side down in the dish.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until softened, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 teaspoon oregano and the bay leaves and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, olives, capers and a pinch of salt and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Pour the tomato mixture all over the fish. Bake until the fish is cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a steady simmer and cook until very tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon oregano; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the fish among plates. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with the potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 63 milligrams, Sodium 1345 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams, Protein 39 grams
PAN-ROASTED TILEFISH WITH PROSCIUTTO, LEMON, WHITE WINE AND CAPERS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Spread the flour on a deep plate or in a shallow bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Dredge the tilefish fillets in the flour.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon each of the butter and olive oil. Add the fillets and sear until browned on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. At the same time, add the prosciutto and cook, stirring, until browned. Flip the fillets and place the skillet in the oven. Roast until the fish is just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Set the fillets on serving plates and drain the prosciutto on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Return the skillet to the stovetop and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the white wine, parsley, capers and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook until reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the fish, top with the prosciutto, and garnish with parsley sprigs. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choosing the right fish: For this recipe, firm-fleshed fish such as halibut, salmon, or cod are ideal. These fish can withstand the high heat of pan-roasting without falling apart.
- Seasoning the fish: To ensure flavorful fish, season it generously with salt and pepper before cooking. You can also add other seasonings of your choice, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Cooking the fish: When pan-roasting the fish, make sure the pan is hot enough before adding the fish. This will help to create a crispy crust and prevent the fish from sticking to the pan. Additionally, avoid overcrowding the pan, as this will also cause the fish to steam rather than sear.
- Frying the capers: Frying the capers adds a delicious salty and tangy flavor to the dish. To fry the capers, heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan and add the capers. Cook the capers over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Serving the dish: Pan-roasted fish with fried capers can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. You can also garnish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill.
Conclusion:
Pan-roasted fish with fried capers is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish is cooked until flaky and tender, while the fried capers add a salty and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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