Here’s a simple and versatile Fish Fillet recipe—tender, flavorful, and easy to make, with options to pan-fry, bake, or grill.
Simple Fish Fillet Recipe
Servings: 2–4
Prep: 5–10 min | Cook: 10–15 min
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (tilapia, cod, haddock, or catfish)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 lemon, sliced or juiced
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika or garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or thyme (optional)
Instructions
Pan-Fried
- Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika or garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add fillets and cook 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until opaque and flaky.
- Squeeze lemon juice over fillets and garnish with fresh herbs.
Baked
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place seasoned fillets in a greased baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Bake 10–15 minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Grilled
- Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
- Season fillets and brush with olive oil.
- Grill 3–4 minutes per side until fish is opaque and has nice grill marks.
Tips & Variations
- Crispy coating: Dredge in flour or panko for a crunchy finish before pan-frying.
- Flavor twist: Marinate in garlic, lemon, and herbs for 15–30 minutes before cooking.
- Sauces: Serve with tartar sauce, garlic butter, lemon butter, or a simple herb vinaigrette.
- Vegetable pairing: Serve with roasted veggies, rice, or a fresh salad.
If you want, I can also give a Southern-style fish fillet fry, a garlic butter baked fillet, or a lemon herb pan-seared fillet recipe.
