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Three pan-fried rockfish fillets on a stoneware platter garnished with fried garlic and herbs.
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Pan-Fried Rockfish with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce

Make this rockfish fillet recipe all in one pan, with a simple garlic butter sauce and splash of lemon. Our Pan-Fried Rockfish is a quick-prep weeknight entrée.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Kelly (Garlic All Day)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound rockfish fillets
  • ½ head minced garlic 5-6 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 3 tablespoons chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 pound rockfish fillets and scatter ½ head minced garlic over them. Pan-fry for five minutes or until lightly browned, then gently flip (we recommend using a fish spatula).
  • Sprinkle ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and 1 teaspoon flour into the pan, and let dissolve into the butter. Pour over the 3 tablespoons chicken stock. Cook until the sauce is thickened.
  • Squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over the rockfish and serve with the garlic butter sauce in the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 946mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg