Pan-Seared Pangasius Fillet

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you cook pangasius in a grill pan? First, take the fish out of the freezer and let it thaw at room temperature.

2. Step 2:

   

   Pat the thawed fish dry on all sides with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

3. Step 3:

   

   Lay the pangasius on a large flat plate or tray. Brush both sides with oil using a silicone brush, then sprinkle with dry seasonings. I used garlic powder, fish seasoning, and ground paprika. Season with salt to taste.

4. Step 4:

   

   While the fish marinates, prep the rest of the ingredients. Rinse the lemon, bell pepper, and herbs in cold water. Peel and rinse the garlic and onion. Halve the bell pepper and remove the core and seeds. If you can, use brightly colored peppers so the finished dish looks more appetizing.

5. Step 5:

   

   Cut the lemon in half, slice the onion into half rings, and finely mince the bell pepper, parsley, and garlic.

6. Step 6:

   

   Set the grill pan on the stove and heat it up. You can cook the fillet whole, but it's easier if you cut it into two pieces. Lay the fish in the pan, lower the heat to medium, and cook until it turns an appetizing golden color (about two minutes, maybe a little more).

7. Step 7:

   

   Carefully flip the pieces of pangasius and scatter a little garlic, bell pepper, and parsley on top.

8. Step 8:

   

   Lightly press the fish down with a spatula and hold it for a few seconds. Then continue cooking until done.

9. Step 9:

   

   Squeeze the juice of half a fresh lemon over each piece of fish.

10. Step 10:

    

    Rinse the arugula and pat it dry with paper towels. You can also use green lettuce, mâche, iceberg, and so on. Scatter a few onion rings over it. Lay the pangasius fillet on the greens, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve.