Pan seared pepper fish on a bed of mashed potato / Easy pan seared fish fillets/ Pan fried fish 

Pan Seared Pepper Fish is a very simple and easy recipe. It is quick to prepare with just few basic ingredients and taste delicious. I serve the pan seared pepper fish with mashed potatoes. It is a comfort food for me and my family.

Whenever I dont feel like cooking much and wanted to go for something easy and simple yet delicious and soul satisfying I prefer to make this and have a soul satisfying meal.

A very heart warming and scrumptious dish. It also makes a great appetizer/starter for any party or special occasions. I am sure you will love this one. So do try this easy simple recipe and let me know how you like it!

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Well, if you make this pan Seared fish, please do leave a feedback in the comments box below or snap a photo and tag Akum Raj Jamiron Facebook and akumrajjamir on Instagram with hashtag #atmykitchen. I would love to see your creations. Now let’s jump to the recipe.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Cooking time : 10-12 mins
Serves : 3

Ingredients:

250 gms Fish fillets
1 tbsp cracked peppercorns
1 tbsp Chilly flakes
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp olive Oil or butter
Salt to taste
Salad for serving
Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

For mashed potato:

2 potatoes peeled and chopped
½ cup Milk
1 tbsp butter
Cracked peppercorns for seasoning
Salt to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl add the cracked peppercorns, chilly flakes, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt and mix well.

Take the fish fillets and rub the spice mixture nicely on the fish. Keep it marinated for 5-10 mins.

Take a non-stick pan and add the olive oil.

Layer the marinated fish fillets in single layers.

Pan sear them for 5-6 mins each on both the sides till it is nicely brown. Remove and keep aside.

For mashed potato :

Pressure cook the potatoes with little salt and water for 2-3 whistles.

Once pressure released take the potatoes out in a bowl.

Mashed the potatoes with mortar and pestle.

In a pan on low heat add the butter, milk, salt to taste and cracked peppercorns.

Add the mashed potatoes and fold it gently till it is smooth. It will takes just few mins.

Remove from heat and serve it with the fish fillets garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you liked the recipe. Your valuable feedbacks are always welcome, I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you.

Happy cooking!

❤ Akum

About Akum Raj Jamir

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Hello Everyone.. I am Akum Raj Jamir. I am a Naga Lady born and bought up from Nagaland. Married to a Tamilian and settled in Chennai now.  I worked in hotel industry for 3 years and later I shifted to corporate sector and worked in US based MNC companies. In January 2014 I was blessed with a baby boy and that it when I decided to quit my job and give me full time for him as well as the home. Now I am a homemaker ☺.  I started cooking at the very small age. We sisters used to help mom in the kitchen and followed the foot step of my mom and that's how I developed my cooking skills. A foodie by nature and a passionate cook, loves everything about food. Cooking is my passion. I love experimenting with food in my kitchen and try to bring the best in whatever I cook. I cook with all my heart and soul and this love is evident in the dishes I cook.  I believe in sharing a lot thus whatever I cook I share with fellow friends and my fan followings. So this space is all about food from my kitchen for foodies like me. Explore the recipes ☺