Pan-Seared Fish with Garlic Butter
This technique produces perfectly cooked fish with a beautiful golden crust and a silky sauce. The secret is a very hot pan and not moving the fish until it releases naturally.
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Pat fish dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a heavy pan over high heat until shimmering.
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Place fish skin-side down (if skin on) and cook for 3–4 minutes without moving.
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Flip fish and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter and garlic to the pan.
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Baste the fish with the garlic butter for 1 minute, adding capers and lemon juice.
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Serve immediately with the pan sauce spooned over.
Sear fish in a hot pan, then finish with garlic butter, capers, and lemon juice. Baste the fish with the butter for the final minute.
