Mareco Lemon Pepper Skillet
Sear mareco in a hot skillet with olive oil, lemon pepper, and a splash of lemon juice until lightly browned.
Total
20 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz mareco (or similar fish fillets)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp kosher salt(optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the mareco dry and season both sides with lemon pepper (and a pinch of salt if needed).
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mareco and sear for about 5–6 minutes without moving, until lightly browned.
- 3
Flip the mareco, add the lemon juice to the skillet, and cook for another 6–7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- 4
Transfer to plates, spoon any pan juices over the top, and garnish with parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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