This colorful fish recipe uses the cold pan method in a nonstick skillet to achieve a perfectly cooked filet with no guesswork. To make this a one-dish meal, we love the vibrant mix of spring vegetables, cooked until they are lightly charred and perfectly tender. A quick and easy lemon mustard pan sauce elevates this simple recipe to a dish worthy of a special occasion.
Main INGREDIENTS
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetables
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
- 2 skin-on white fish filets, such as halibut or cod
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 radish, cut into quarters
- 1 carrot, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup green vegetables, such as asparagus and green beans
- 1/2 shallot, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
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Method
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1Lightly brush each side of the fish with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place the fish, flesh-side down, in the cold skillet. Set the skillet over medium heat and cook until the fish is crispy and cooked 3/4 of the way through, about 10 minutes. If the fish starts to curl, use a spatula to gently press the filet so that the entire surface touches the pan.
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2Flip the fish and continue cooking until the fish is firm throughout, about 2 more minutes. Remove the fish from the pan and cover with foil to keep warm. Set aside.
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3Return the pan to the heat. Add the radish and carrots and cook, flipping occasionally, until browned and beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the green vegetables, season with salt and pepper and cook until blistered and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside with the fish.
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4Return the pan to the heat. Add the shallots along with a pinch of salt. Sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, chicken stock and mustard to the pan. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes.
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5Turn off the heat and whisk in the butter. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve the sauce alongside the fish and vegetables, and garnish with the fresh dill.
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