Lake Superior Whitefish, with Lemon, Caper Butter

This is our favorite Friday Supper. Serve with Mashed Potatoes and a peppery Arugula Salad.

Ingredients
  • 2 8oz White Fish Filets
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Flour, for dredging
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 scallions, chopped. White parts separated from green
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 Tablespoons capers
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
Assembly

Sprinkle filets with salt and pepper; dredge in flour, shaking off excess.

Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add filets and cook until halfway done and lightly browned, about 3 minutes; turn and cook until filets are cooked through about 3 minutes; remove to a platter and keep warm.

To the same pan, add the white parts of the scallion and cook and stir just to soften, but not brown. Add wine and bring to a simmer, scraping bottom of the pan to remove browned bits; add lemon juice, capers and parsley and briefly heat through.

Immediately pour sauce over filets… maybe a few spoons over the potatoes… just sayin’!

White Fish