Cooking fish can be a healthy and delicious meal option. Here's a basic recipe to cook fish:
Ingredients:
1 pound of fish fillets
2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter
Salt and pepper
Lemon wedges (optional)
Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the fish: Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season the fish with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat the oil or butter: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil or butter over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Add the fish: Place the fish fillets in the skillet, skin-side down if they have skin.
Cook the fish: Cook the fish for 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Add optional toppings: Add fresh herbs or lemon wedges to the pan during the last minute of cooking, if desired.
Transfer to the oven: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
Check for doneness: Use a fork to check the thickest part of the fish to see if it flakes easily. If it does, the fish is done. If it doesn't, return the skillet to the oven for a few more minutes.
Serve and enjoy: Once the fish is fully cooked, remove it from the oven and serve it hot. You can serve it with additional lemon wedges or fresh herbs, if desired.
