Buttery Tilefish

Step 1

Lightly sprinkle each fillet with salt & pepper.

Step 2

Heat butter, red pepper flakes and garlic in a non-stick skillet over low/medium heat.

Step 3

After a couple of minutes, once the garlic starts to turn brown, remove it from pan.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium. Add fillets and cook 1-2 minutes to brown the first side, then flip each fillet and spoon the butter over each piece.

Step 5

Cover pan lightly for about 1 minute.

Step 6

Remove cover then spoon butter over each fillet. Keep spooning 1-2 minutes (depending on thickness of your fillets) until they achieve a roasted look. Note: you may have to tip the pan to fill your spoon with butter each time.

Step 7

Turn off heat and remove from pan.

Step 8

Sprinkle with lemon zest, lemon juice and scallions/chives before serving.