Q: Can I use a different type of fish for this recipe?
A: Yes, while cod is recommended for its texture and flavor, you can substitute it with other firm white fish.
Q: How long should I marinate the fish?
A: Marinate the fish for a short while with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a bit of salt to enhance its flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to use green lemon?
A: Green lemon (lime) adds a fresh, citrusy flavor to the dish, but you can use regular lemon as a substitute.
Q: Can I skip the lettuce?
A: Yes, the lettuce is used primarily for presentation. You can omit it or replace it with another green of your choice.
Butter Pan-Fried Cod Fish
Notes
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of cod fish
- 1 green onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 green lemon (lime)
- Natural butter, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 leaf of lettuce (for decoration)
- Prepare the ingredients: chop green onions, slice garlic, and halve the lime. Set aside additional garnishes.
- Marinate the fish with cooking wine, oyster sauce, and a pinch of salt.
- Pat the fish dry and slice it in the middle if it's too thick. Cut the lime in half.
- In a flat pan, melt butter over low heat and add the fish, green onions, and garlic. Brush an additional layer of oyster sauce on the fish.
- Squeeze the juice of one lime half over the fish and cover the pan.
- Once one side of the fish is golden brown, carefully flip it over. Be gentle as the fish is tender and can break easily.
- Cook until both sides are golden brown and the fish is cooked through. The fish should be tender and flake easily.
- Serve the fish on a bed of lettuce for presentation.
- High in protein and omega-3 fatty acids from the cod.
- Low in carbohydrates, making it a good choice for low-carb diets.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from green onions and garlic.
