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Diced perch fillet in a pan

17/11/2023

Diced perch fillet in a pan is a simple and delicate dish. Here is how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 400 g of perch fillet
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Lemon juice (optional)
  • Flour (for dusting the fish, if desired)

Preparation

  1. Clean the perch fillets by removing any bones, then cut them into cubes of about 2 cm on each side.

  2. If you like, lightly flour the perch cubes.

  3. In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add a whole or chopped garlic clove, according to your taste.

  4. Add the perch cubes to the pan and cook over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, turning them gently to cook evenly.

  5. Season the fish cubes with salt and pepper to your liking during cooking.

  6. Once the fish cubes are golden and cooked, squeeze some lemon juice over them if you want a fresher and more tangy flavor.

  7. Finish cooking by sprinkling with chopped fresh parsley to further flavor the dish.

  8. Serve the diced perch hot immediately.

Curiosity

Perch, with its delicate flavor and firm white flesh, is very versatile in the kitchen and is well suited to pan cooking, especially when cut into cubes that allow for quick and even cooking. This type of cut also ensures excellent presentation of the dish.

Diced perch fillet in a pan