If you are truely fish lover then, tender, juicy fish infused with the refreshing zest of lemon and the bold kick of freshly cracked black pepper. Lightly seasoned and perfectly cooked to bring out the natural flavor of the fish, creating a delicious balance of citrusy freshness and peppery warmth in every bite At NonVeg Adda, we bring you a step-by-step guide to making lemon pepper fish at home with minimal ingredients and maximum taste.
Ingredients for Lemon Pepper Fish:
- Fish fillets – 500g
- Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
- Freshly crushed black pepper – 1½ tsp
- Garlic paste – 1 tsp
- Ginger paste – ½ tsp
- Salt – to taste
- Cornflour – 1 tbsp
- All-purpose flour (maida) – 1 tbsp
- Oil – 2–3 tbsp
- Butter – 1 tbsp
- Fresh coriander – 1 tbsp
- Lemon slices – for garnish
Method:
- Wash the fish fillets and pat them completely dry.
- Mix lemon juice, black pepper, garlic, ginger, and salt. Marinate the fish for 15–20 minutes.
- Lightly coat the fish with cornflour and all-purpose flour.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook the fish on medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Add butter, a little crushed black pepper, and lemon juice to the pan.
- Gently toss the fish in the lemon-butter mixture.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon slices.
✨ Taste: Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a delicious combination of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and freshly cracked black pepper.
