How to Pan-Fry Ocean Perch

Ingredients

- 1 pound ocean perch fillets

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

- 2 tablespoons olive oil

- 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Rinse the ocean perch fillets and pat dry.

3. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.

4. Dredge the fish fillets in the flour mixture, coating them evenly.

5. Add the olive oil to the preheated skillet.

6. Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets.

7. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through.

8. Squeeze a little bit of lemon juice on each fillet.

9. Serve the fish immediately with lemon wedges.

Tips

- To ensure that the fish is cooked evenly, use a thin spatula to gently lift the fillets and check for doneness.

- The fish is cooked through when it flakes easily with a fork.

- Pan-fried ocean perch is delicious served with a variety of sides, such as roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a side salad.