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Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes: Flaky Fish Secret

Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes: Flaky Fish Secret Revealed

Discover the secret to perfectly flaky fish with this Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes recipe—easy, impressive, and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1 lb White Fish (e.g., cod, halibut, snapper) Choose firm, flaky varieties about 1-inch thick
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Black Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Adds richness and depth
  • 1 small Shallot, finely minced Provides sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aromatic flavor
  • 1 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth Creates the sauce base
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream For a luxurious touch
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Infuses earthy notes
For the Potatoes
  • 1 lb Baby Potatoes or Creamer Potatoes Halve larger ones for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for searing
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped Adds freshness and color

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the white fish dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sear halved potatoes for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add remaining olive oil and sear the fish for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then remove and keep warm.
  4. Melt butter in the skillet, sauté shallot for 2-3 minutes, add garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in broth, scrape browned bits, and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add cream and rosemary, stirring smoothly.
  6. Nestle fish and potatoes back into the skillet, simmer for 5-8 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  7. Remove rosemary, stir in parsley, and serve immediately with sauce over fish and potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure fish is dry for crispy sear. Adjust sauce consistency as needed.

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