Skillet Grilled Rockfish is an easy, tasty dish that's ready in 15 minutes! Well-seasoned fish fillets are cooked in butter until browned.
- ⅛ cup all purpose flour
- ⅛ cup cornmeal
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon (EACH) salt and pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces rockfish fillets (two 6 ounce fillets)
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 lemon wedges (for garnish-optional)
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Combine spice mix ingredients in a small bowl OR place directly into a re-sealable plastic bag (and mix them together).
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Lightly pat fish dry on paper towels; place fish into bag with spice mix. Gently shake/flip bag several times until fish is covered with spices. Tip: only season TWO pieces of fish at a time.
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Melt butter in large skillet (preferably cast iron) on medium heat. Once melted, and skillet is hot (but not smoking), put rockfish in skillet. Let fish cook for 5-6 minutes, without moving them in the pan. This allows time to form a nicely browned crust on the bottom. When bottom of fish is nicely browned, carefully turn fish to other side. Continue to cook for 5-6 more minutes. NOTE: Cooking time may vary a bit, due to different thicknesses of fish. When done, both sides of fish should be crusty/browned, and should flake easily with a fork.
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Transfer fish to plates. Serve immediately, with a lemon wedge on top of fish, if desired. Enjoy!