Pan fried swai fillets –Gather ’round, fish lovers and culinary adventurers! Today, we’re diving deep into the ocean of deliciousness with a recipe fit for a fancy dinner or just a night when you’re too tired to Netflix but still want to impress. Today’s star? The fabulous and slightly misunderstood swai fish! It’s like the fish that everyone loves but doesn’t know how to talk about. Let’s fry it up!
Pan Fried Swai with Lemon Butter Sauce
This dish screams sophistication and simplicity! The lemony goodness combined with the buttery richness will make you the culinary hero of the evening. Plus, you won’t need a treasure map to gather all the ingredients. Let’s roll!
Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of swai fish fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- First things first: let’s make those fish fillets fabulous! Pat them dry with a paper towel. After that, season the swai fillets with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let them bask in their glory for a bit.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, season with more salt and pepper, and give it a good mix. It’s like a party in a bowl!
- Coat each fillet in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess like you’re getting rid of unwanted drama in your life.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot enough to make your fingertips sizzle (just kidding, don’t do that), place the fillets in the pan. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they’re golden brown and as crispy as a fresh bag of chips!
- While the fish is sizzling away, let’s make the lemon butter sauce! In the same skillet (less washing up, yay!), add the butter. Let it melt and then add the lemon juice and zest. Stir it all around like you’re trying to win a mini Olympics.
- Once the fillets are done, drizzle the lemon butter sauce over them. If you’re feeling fancy, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top for that “I definitely have my life together” vibe.
And there you have it! A dish that elevates the humble swai into a culinary rockstar. Serve with a side salad, some crusty bread, or whatever you’ve got lying around in the fridge. Just remember, good food is all about sharing and making everyone feel like they’ve just been given a big, warm hug. Bon appétit!