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
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Shoharta Reaz Chowdhury
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I'll definitely be making it again!
Jamiul Islam
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Qasim Atta
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the fish was cooked perfectly.
Melissa Gutierrez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but the capers didn't come out crispy. They were more like soggy.
Rida Hameed
[email protected]This was a good recipe, but I think I would have liked it better with a different type of fish.
Blake Christiano
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the fish turned out overcooked. I think I'll try it again with a lower cooking temperature.
Ahsan Shan
[email protected]The fish was a little dry, but the capers were a nice touch.
Ashish Waiba
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ciara Kendall Grandfield
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of capers, but they were actually really good in this dish. The fish was also cooked perfectly.
Khazamula Eddy
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The capers added a nice salty flavor to the fish.
JOKER GAMER9911
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The fish was moist and flavorful and the capers added a nice touch of acidity.
Fazan Daniel
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The capers add a nice salty crunch and the fish is perfectly cooked.
Gta Miha Lol
[email protected]This was an easy and tasty weeknight meal. The fish was cooked perfectly and the capers added a nice briny flavor.
Mugezi Sulait
[email protected]Delicious! The capers were a nice touch and added a lot of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Basu Vai
[email protected]I've made this dish countless times and it's always a hit! The crispy capers add a delicious salty crunch and the fish is always perfectly cooked.