Saucy Skillet Fish Recipe

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The main industry here on Kodiak Island is fishing, so I'm always on the lookout for new seafood recipes. This is my favorite way to fix halibut since it's quick and tasty. I often get recipe requests when I serve this to guests.

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Saucy Skillet Fish Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
  • Yield: 6-8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds halibut, haddock or salmon fillets or steaks
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add fish and shake to coat (if using fillets, cut into serving-size pieces first).
  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; remove and set aside. Add fish to the skillet, cook over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish to a serving plate and keep warm.
  • Add the sour cream, basil and onion to the skillet; heat through (do not boil). Serve with fish. Garnish with parsley. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 319 calories, 18 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 531 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Saucy Skillet Fish in Taste of Home June/July 1999, p29

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Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by deannasnz

I've made this a few times & it's wonderful.


Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2012 by Hellga

This was absolutely delicious.


Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2012 by angelwings1020

We liked this, but the sauce had a little too much onion flavor. I might make this again, but I would try a different fish. I used salmon.


Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by dawnru

Super easy to make and even got my 3 year old to eat it! I made too much sauce though so planning on making again tomorrow.


Reviewed on May. 18, 2010 by goodcook86

I'm always trying to find recipes that I like that use fish and this one is wonderful. It's easy and delicious. I have used whiting and flounder.


Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2010 by Sprowl

I'm not big on fish, but try to have it during lent for my husband. We both liked this recipe. I cut the recipe in half and it worked very well. I also liked that it was so quick.

I used halibut.

 
 
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