Pan-Seared Fish over Herbed Potato Salad
Crispy pan-seared fish fillets served on a bed of warm herbed potato salad, combining fresh herbs, tangy mustard dressing, and tender potatoes for a balanced and vibrant meal.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing fish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or lemon pepper seasoning (optional)
- 500g baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice, and olive oil to make the dressing.
- Toss warm potatoes with the dressing, sliced red onion, and chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Pat fish fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika or lemon pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook fish for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Plate the herbed potato salad and top with the seared fish. Garnish with extra herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lemon juice and herbs for 15 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can also be served cold or at room temperature, making it picnic-friendly.
- Try adding capers or finely chopped pickles to the potato salad for tanginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pan-seared fish, herbed potato salad, healthy fish recipe, summer fish dish, potato salad with fish