Imagine a seafood dish so light, fresh, and bursting with vibrant citrus flavors that it transports you to a sunny coastal paradise with every single bite. This Orange Roughy with Citrus Sauce is not just another fish recipe – it's a culinary escape that promises to elevate your home cooking from ordinary to extraordinary. In just 25 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that looks impressive, tastes incredible, and will have your family and guests wondering how you became such a skilled chef.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 fillets orange roughy
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by patting the orange roughy fillets dry with paper towels to ensure even cooking and better sauce adherence.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper to create the citrus sauce. Set aside.
- Season both sides of the orange roughy fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully place the seasoned fish fillets into the hot skillet, cooking for approximately 3-4 minutes on the first side until a light golden crust forms.
- Gently flip the fillets using a wide spatula and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Pour the prepared citrus sauce over the fillets in the skillet, allowing it to simmer and slightly reduce for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the fish from the skillet and transfer to serving plates, spooning the remaining citrus sauce over the top.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or chives if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- • Always pat your fish fillets completely dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden crust and prevent steaming. • Use a non-stick skillet and ensure it's properly heated before adding the fish to get that perfect sear. • Don't overcook the fish – orange roughy is delicate and can become tough if cooked too long. The fish is done when it turns opaque and flakes easily. • For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or chives just before serving. • If you don't have orange roughy, you can substitute with other mild white fish like tilapia or cod. • Serve immediately after cooking to enjoy the sauce at its most flavorful and the fish at its most tender.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 214kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 70mg
