Pan Fried Tile Fish

By Sharon Feldman

My neighbor went fishing and brought me this delicious fish.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium tile fish (or other flaky white fish, filleted, skinned and patted dry)
• Freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt
• 2+ tablespoons unsalted butter
• Pinch of pepper flakes
• 1 whole clove garlic, peeled
• 1 lemon zested

Directions:

Lightly sprinkle each filet with salt & pepper.

Heat butter, red pepper flakes and garlic in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. After a few minutes, once the garlic starts to turn brown, remove it from the pan,

Increase heat to medium. Add the fillets and cook for 2 minutes until brown (depending on thickness) then flip each fillet and spoon the butter over each piece. Cover tightly with a lid for about 1 min.

Remove the cover and spoon butter over each fillet. Keep spooning 1-2 minutes again depending on the thickness, to achieve a roasted look. You may have to tip the pan to fill the spoon with butter each time.

Turn off the heat and remove the fish. Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice before serving.