Triggerfish Recipe

Triggerfish Recipe

This pan-seared triggerfish with lemon butter sauce is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily prepare at home. The triggerfish gets a beautiful golden brown crust, and the creamy lemon butter sauce complements the fish perfectly. It's a light yet satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Triggerfish is a mild-flavored white fish with a firm texture. It's a great choice for pan-searing because it cooks quickly and evenly. The lemon butter sauce is simple to make with just a few ingredients, but it adds a ton of flavor to the dish.

Ingredients

• 2 triggerfish fillets (about 6-ounces each)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Pat the triggerfish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the triggerfish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove the triggerfish from the pan and set aside.
4. Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add lemon juice and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 1 minute, or until slightly thickened.
5. Return the triggerfish to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.