Sear Roasted Fish by Deb

A fabulous, fresh spring meal is sear roasted fish. Check out my version and let me know what you think. Everything I do has to be fast, delicious, healthy and family friendly.
Deborah Anzinger Professional Home Economist

Sear Roasted Fish

Oven Temperature:     425 F

Cooking Time:            6-8 minutes

Equipment:                  Heavy 12-inch oven proof skillet or fry pan

Servings:                     4

Ingredients

Spice Rub

1 Tbsp coriander

2 Tbsp sweet paprika

2 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp salt

4 6-8 ounce fish fillets, salmon or favorite

3 Tbsp olive or canola or vegetable oil

Order of Events

1.      Heat oven to 425 F.

2.       In a small bowl mix together spice rub ingredients.

3.      Using a paper towel pat the fish fillets dry. Use the entire spice rub to coat both sides of the fillets. Leave resting on a plate.

4.      Heat a heavy 12-inch ovenproof skillet or fry pan over medium high heat. Add 3 Tbsp of oil. When the oil is shimmering hot, this will take seconds since the pan is hot, arrange the fillets evenly in the pan, skin side up if fillets have skin.

5.      Sear for 2 minutes, without moving. Gently lift the fillets, if sticking leave a few seconds longer, flip the fillets and put the pan in the oven. Roast until the fillets are barley cooked in the centre, 4-6 minutes.

6.      Serve immediately.

Kitchen Gossip

For a fabulous, fast spring dinner serve with tossed salad or fresh steamed vegetable.