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Make Delicious Pan-Seared Fish: Easy & Quick TikTok Recipe for a Tasty Meal
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Make Delicious Pan-Seared Fish: Easy & Quick TikTok Recipe for a Tasty Meal
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Make Delicious Pan-Seared Fish: Easy & Quick TikTok Recipe for a Tasty Meal

Learn how to prepare a delicious pan-seared fish with this quick and easy TikTok recipe. Perfect for a fast and healthy meal, this fish comes out tender, flaky, and packed with flavor. Follow simple steps to cook a tasty fish that will impress your family and friends. Ideal for any weeknight dinner.
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#Seafood
#Pan-Seared
#Easy Recipe
#Quick Meal
#Healthy
#Dinner Idea
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Fresh Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients

Recipe Information

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
2
Servings
Easy
Mediterranean / Seafood
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
30g
Protein
2g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Crispy Skin
Crispy Skin

Ingredients

  • Fish Fillet
    (e.g., Cod, Salmon, Tilapia, or Sea Bream, skin on or off)

    2 fillets

  • Olive Oil

    2 tablespoons
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  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper
    (freshly ground, or to taste)

    1 teaspoon

  • Lemon
    (for garnish)

    1 sliced
Servings: 2
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Perfectly Seared Fish
Perfectly Seared Fish

Instructions

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  • 1

    Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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    Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
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    Drying the fish helps achieve a crispy skin.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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    Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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    Ensure the pan is hot enough to prevent sticking and achieve a good sear.
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  • 3

    Carefully place fish fillets, skin-side down (if applicable), into the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown, and the flesh is cooked halfway up the sides.
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    Carefully place fish fillets, skin-side down (if applicable), into the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown, and the flesh is cooked halfway up the sides.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • 4

    Gently flip the fish fillets and cook for another 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flaky.
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    Gently flip the fish fillets and cook for another 2-4 minutes, depending on thickness, until cooked through and flaky.
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    Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • 5

    Remove the fish from the pan and serve immediately with fresh lemon slices.
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    Remove the fish from the pan and serve immediately with fresh lemon slices.
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    A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the flavor.
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