10-Minute Fish Scampi

By Jeff Benda

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Serves 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes

This recipe makes juicy sauteed fish cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic butter sauce reminiscent of a shrimp scampi you’d get at your favorite seafood restaurant. It’s so fast and so easy and is perfect for everyone who wants a delicious fish dinner at home in just 10 minutes.

I only got introduced to hunting 20 years ago, but I’ve been obsessed with catching and cooking fish for 40 years. I am just as happy sitting on a muddy riverbank waiting for a catfish bite as I am grappling with a 28-inch walleye I’m trying to land in a boat. And there is nothing that makes me happier than a perfectly cooked piece of fish.

There are two keys to success with this dish. The first is to use fresh lemon juice rather than the bottled kind hidden in the back of your refrigerator. The second is to not overcook the fish.

Everything comes together quickly, so be ready to get everyone sitting at the table as soon as it leaves the pan and hits the plate. Then grab a hunk of bread and get ready to dive in! And if you are looking for another great fish recipe, you can also check out my Coconut Crusted Fish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless fish fillets such as catfish, perch, cod, or halibut
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chicken broth or fish stock
• Freshly squeezed juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• Crusty bread

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the fish on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, then season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
3. Add the fish chunks to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add broth and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper and simmer for about 2 minutes more.
5. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped chives and serve immediately with some crusty bread on the side.