Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce
This Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce is a wonderful quick and light dinner for all fish lovers. On the table in under 30 minutes and goes great with fresh salads and crisp vegetables.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium sized perch fillets cut cross ways
- 1/4 Cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley very finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- Juice of one lemon divided
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 lemon cut into slices
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Lemon Parsley Sauce
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and juice of 1/2 lemon. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. This will take about 2 - 3 minutes.
Cook the Perch
- In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Heat oil for about a minute and add the fish. Cook for about 5 minutes then flip. Add lemon slices to the pan and pour over remaining lemon juice. Cook for a further 3 - 4 minutes or until fish is cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and serve topped with the lemon parsley sauce.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Pan Fried Perch with Lemon Parsley Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 201
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 77mg26%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 241mg7%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 26IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 73mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.