BLACKENED ORANGE ROUGHY

BLACKENED ORANGE ROUGHY for 2

Buttery, tender and super quick make this the PERFECT weeknight menu choice.

2 orange roughy fillets
2-3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
pinch of cumin
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 LARGE lemons, 1 sliced in rings the other in wedges
scallion greens or chopped cilantro for garnish

  • Rinse orange roughy fillet in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix spices in a small bowl and cover the fish entirely.
  • Preheat WELL seasoned cast iron pan in oven if you have time.
  • Heat butter in HOT skillet.
  • Add fillets, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
  • Gently flip and cook another 3-4 minutes.
  • Add lemon slices.
  • Top with wedges and chopped greens.
  • Serve immediately.

NOTES: DO NOT move fish during cooking otherwise it may stick to the skillet.

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