Paleo Pan-Seared Fish Fillet
Elevate your dinner with this Paleo Pan-Seared Fish Fillet recipe—a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight or special occasion. Featuring fresh fish fillets like salmon, cod, or tilapia, this recipe highlights a golden sear for a crispy, flavorful crust. Infused with zesty lemon, fragrant rosemary, thyme, and just a touch of garlic powder, this dish is both light and satisfying. With only 10 minutes of prep and cook time each, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe is perfect for busy lifestyles or paleo meal plans. Serve these perfectly cooked fillets with a garnish of fresh parsley and an optional wedge of lemon for added brightness. A dinner option that’s as easy as it is elegant!
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Ingredients
- 4 fillets fresh fish fillets (such as salmon, cod, or tilapia)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (for garnish, optional)
Directions
Step 1
Begin by patting the fish fillets dry with paper towels. This will help achieve a crispy crust when searing.
Step 2
Season both sides of each fillet with a mixture of sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 3
Grate the zest of the lemon and set it aside, then slice the lemon in half.
Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Step 5
Carefully place the fillets skin-side up in the skillet if they have skins. Sear for about 3 to 4 minutes without moving them to form a golden brown crust.
Step 6
Flip the fillets gently and lower the heat to medium. Continue cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 7
During the last minute of cooking, squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish and sprinkle with fresh rosemary and thyme, along with the reserved lemon zest.
Step 8
Remove the skillet from heat and let the fish rest for a minute.
Step 9
Serve the fish fillets hot, garnished with chopped parsley and optional lemon wedges from the remaining lemon half.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (496.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1108.1 |
| Total Fat 80.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 252mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1404.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 89.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1800IU | 0% |
| Calcium 76.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1672.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories