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Southern Fried Lionfish Recipe

Tasty Trouble ~ Fried Lionfish Recipe

You can use any fish with this recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 141 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets lionfish patted dry
  • ½ cup flour as needed for coating
  • 4 tbsp butter as needed for cooking
  • 1 cloves garlic diced
  • ½ cups tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp capers
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh ­squeezed
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • parsley or kale for garnish
  • lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Dredge fillets in flour to lightly dust. Place in sauté pan with a small amount of hot butter over medium heat. Cook the first side, being careful not to burn.
  • Turn over fish when golden, and reduce heat while adding garlic, tomatoes, capers, white wine, and lemon juice. Cover to hold steam in and cook until fish is fork ­tender.
  • Add basil and serve immediately. Garnish with a sprig of parsley or kale and a lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal
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