Description
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Basic Triggerfish Recipe
For the foundation of all five cooking methods, you’ll need:
-
- 1½ pounds triggerfish fillets
-
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
-
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
-
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
-
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
-
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or dill work wonderfully)
Ingredient Substitution Tips:
-
- No triggerfish available? Snapper, grouper, or mahi-mahi make excellent substitutes
-
- Dried herbs work in a pinch – use 1 teaspoon dried for each tablespoon of fresh
-
- Ghee or butter can replace olive oil for a richer flavor
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
-
- Prepare the fish: Pat the triggerfish fillets dry with paper towels. This ensures a beautiful golden crust when pan-frying.
-
- Season the flour: In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
-
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil until shimmering but not smoking.
-
- Dredge and cook: Lightly dredge fish in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Place carefully in the hot pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
-
- Finish with aromatics: Just before removing from heat, add minced garlic and fresh herbs to the pan, swirling to infuse the flavors.
-
- Rest and serve: Transfer to a plate, drizzle with fresh lemon juice, and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 175
Keywords: triggerfish recipe, baked triggerfish recipe, triggerfish recipes, pan fried triggerfish, easy seafood dinner