Butter Garlic Fish

Name: Butter Garlic Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 300 g boneless Surmai fish (King fish or any white fish); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp ginger paste; 0.5 tsp garlic paste; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida); 0.25 tsp black pepper powder; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp salted butter; 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp chilli flakes; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup water; 2 tbsp chopped spring onion greens; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Butter Garlic Fish Recipe I Easy Pan-seared Fish in Garlic Butter Sauce

Butter Garlic Fish is an easy and delicious seafood recipe made with soft, flaky white fish (Surmai) cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce. This pan-seared recipe is full of flavour yet light and comforting. With simple ingredients like butter, garlic, lemon juice, and mild spices, it comes together quickly in just 30 minutes. Perfect as a starter, side dish or light main course,...

boneless Surmai fish (King fish or any white fish)

all-purpose flour (maida)

finely chopped garlic

chopped spring onion greens

fresh coriander, chopped

Calories

341.8kcal (17.09%)

Protein

25.8g (51.6%)

Step 1

Rinse the fish and pat it completely dry.

Step 2

Place the fish in a bowl or plate.

Step 3

Add salt, black pepper, ginger paste, garlic paste, and 1 tsp lemon juice.

Step 4

Gently rub the marinade on the fish.

Step 5

Rest it for 10-15 minutes.

Step 1

Mix black pepper and salt with all-purpose flour and lightly coat the marinated fish.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Place the fish gently in the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and flaky.

Step 4

Remove the fish and keep it aside.

Step 1

In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Lower the heat and add chopped garlic. Sauté until fragrant, without browning.

Step 3

Add black pepper, salt, and chilli flakes. Mix well.

Step 4

Add all-purpose flour and water, stirring continuously to form a smooth sauce.

Step 5

Add spring onion greens and coriander to the sauce.

Step 6

Place the seared fish back into the pan. Gently toss the fish in the sauce for 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Finish with the remaining lemon juice and a light sprinkle of chilli flakes.

Step 8

Switch off the heat and serve hot.