Piccata Of Mako Shark With Capers And Lemon Recipes

EASY FISH PICCATA

Steps:

• Season the fish on both sides with salt and pepper. Mix the oregano, paprika, and garlic powder and season the flesh side of the fish.
• To dredge, coat the fish on both sides with the flour. Gently shake excess flour.
• In a large cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Carefully add the fish and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (a total of 4 to 6 minutes), or until the fish is firm and flaky (being careful not to overcook the fish). Transfer the fish to a tray lined with paper towel to drain excess oil.
• To the same pan, add 1 more tablespoon of unsalted. Lower the heat, and add the lemon juice, white wine, and capers. Cook briefly over medium heat.
• Return the fish to the pan and spoon the sauce over the fish (give it just a few seconds to warm through in the sauce).
• Garnish with parsley and red pepper flakes, if using. Serve immediately!

PICCATA OF MAKO SHARK WITH CAPERS AND LEMON

Steps:

• Heat the oil or butter in a large heavy skillet. Dry the shark fillets on paper towel, add them and saute over medium-high heat less than a minute on each side. Remove to a warm platter.
• Add lemon pieces, salt, pepper and capers to the skillet and heat through, then pour over the fish.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve at once.