Tilefish Recipe
Discover how to cook tilefish with this flavorful recipe. Perfectly seasoned and pan-seared, it’s a nutritious and delicious seafood dish you’ll love!
Ingredients
- 4 tilefish fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat the tilefish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the fillets from the skillet and set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the butter, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the tilefish fillets and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with optional lemon wedges.
Notes
- Tilefish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it.
- Use fresh tilefish for the best flavor, but frozen fillets work as well if thawed properly.
- Pair with rice, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.