Pan-Seared Corvina with Garlic Butter and Herbed Rice

Recipes

Ingredients

  • For the Corvina:

    • 1–1.5 lbs corvina fillets (skinless)

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 2 tbsp butter

    • 2 garlic cloves, minced

    • Juice of 1/2 lemon

    • Zest of 1 lemon

    • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

    For the Herbed Rice:

    • 1 cup long-grain white rice

    • 2 cups water or broth

    • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

    • 1/4 tsp salt

    • 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)

  • Cook the Rice:

    • In a saucepan, bring water or broth to a boil.

    • Stir in rice, butter or oil, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low.

    • Simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

    • Fluff with a fork and stir in fresh herbs.

  • Prepare the Corvina:

    • Pat the fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

    • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

    • Add the fillets and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through.

    • Reduce heat to low, add butter and garlic to the pan. Let the butter melt and spoon it over the fish.

    • Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of zest.

  • Serve:

    • Plate the corvina over a bed of herbed rice.

    • Spoon the garlic butter from the pan over the top.

    • Garnish with parsley if desired.