Mediterranean Pan-Seared Fish Fillets
Quick and Easy Pan-Seared Fish Fillets with Mediterranean Flavors
If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to enjoy seafood, this quick and easy pan-seared fish fillet recipe is the perfect choice. Packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this dish brings out the best in fresh fish using our signature “Fish Out Of Water” spice blend. In just minutes, you’ll have a perfectly seared fillet, tender and bursting with the aromatic herbs and spices that define the Mediterranean diet.
Ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to keep things simple in the kitchen, this recipe combines the ease of home cooking with the bold, savory taste of Mediterranean cuisine. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to seafood, this dish will become a go-to favorite for quick, flavorful meals. Plus, with the help of our “Fish Out Of Water” spice blend, creating a restaurant-quality Mediterranean meal has never been easier!
- Gluten-Free, Keto
- , Fish/Seafood
- , Lunch, Dinner
- , Mediterranean, Middle-East
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
5-10 minutes
Serves:
By fillets
Ingredients
White fish fillets (Sole, Tilapia, Branzino, etc.)
Garlic, sliced thin (1 for 2 fillets)
Fish Outta Water Spice Blend (see the ingredients in the video!)
Salt
1 Tbsp Unsalted butter (for medium pan)
Directions
1. Prep your fillets: Cut them to size so they fit in your pan, and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Slice the garlic thin. On the top side of each fillet, create small pockets – little diagonal cuts every 1-2 inches, to make room for the garlic slices. Try not to cut through the fish.
3. Place a garlic slice in each little cut, and season the top with a pinch of salt and generously sprinkle your spice blend.
4. Heat up a non-stick pan on medium heat – we love cast iron because it gives the fish a beautiful sear and is naturally non-stick. Add about 1/2-1 Tbsp of butter and just as it’s all melted and bubbly place your fillets, spice side down.
* Careful – control the heat of your pan or your butter will get brown and burn.
5. Don’t move the fish, and make sure your butter doesn’t smoke. After approximately 2 minutes, carefully flip the fish and season the second side with a tiny bit of salt and your spice blend. Cook for about 90 seconds, and remove from the pan.
Note: If using thicker fillets, such as Cod, please allow for longer cooking time (perhaps another 1-2 minutes for each side)
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