Basa Fish Fillets on Lemon Butter Sauce

Ingredients

Marinade

  • Fish fillets – 2
  • Pepper power – half tsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Sear

  • Butter – 1 tsp
  • Garlic finely chopped – 1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tsp

Sauce

  • Butter – half tsp
  • Chilli flakes – 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice – 1 tsp

Procedure

Marinade

  • On a plate, layout the fish fillets and prick the with fork on both sides
  • Sprinkle ground pepper and salt
  • Squeeze lemon on top and spread evenly with fingers on both sides
  • Set aside for 10 mins

Pan Sear

  • To a grill pan, on medium heat, add butter
  • When it is foaming, Add finely chopped garlic, sauté for 1/2 to 1 min, spreading it across the entire surface of the pan
  • Place the fillets on pan and sear them for 2 mins each side
  • Add chopped coriander leaves and take them off to a plate

Lemon butter sauce

  • On the same pan, add half tsp of butter
  • When it is foaming, add 1 tsp of chilli flakes
  • Sauté till the butter is melted
  • Pour 1 tsp of lemon juice and turn off the gas

Pour the sauce over the seared fish. Serve it with sautéed vegetables and mashed potatoes!