Skillet Roasted Fish Fillets with Green Olive Relish
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and savory recipe for Skillet Roasted Fish Fillets with Green Olive Relish! Perfectly seared, golden fish fillets take center stage, seasoned with a dash of paprika for depth and paired with a zesty, Mediterranean-inspired green olive relish. This relish blends chopped green olives, fresh parsley, capers, lemon zest, and a hint of garlic, creating a tangy topping that elevates the delicate flavor of firm white fish like cod, halibut, or snapper. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and sophistication, making it ideal for quick meals or elegant entertaining. Serve alongside roasted vegetables, couscous, or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying dinner that's both healthy and flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 fillets firm white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or snapper)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.75 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Place the fish fillets in the skillet skin-side down (if applicable) and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes, until the edges are golden and crisp.
Carefully flip the fish with a spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the chopped green olives, parsley, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using). Mix well to create the green olive relish.
Spoon the green olive relish over the cooked fish fillets.
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes, such as roasted vegetables, couscous, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 3719 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 491 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
