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Castaway's Wreck Diver-Style Lionfish
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5 from 2 votes

Castaway's Wreck Diver-Style Lionfish

Castaway Restaurant and Sushi Bar's Wreck Diver-Style Lionfish
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Courtesy of Castaway Waterfront Restaurant and Sushi Bar in Marathon Key, Florida

Ingredients

  • 42 ounces lionfish fillets, patted dry
  • ½ cup flour, or slightly more as needed for coating
  • 5 cloves garlic, diced
  • 2 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
  • 5 teaspoons capers
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup fresh ­squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • parsley or kale for garnish
  • lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

  • Dredge fillets in flour to lightly dust. Place in sauté pan with small amount of hot butter over medium heat. Cook the first side, being careful not to burn.
  • Turn over fish when golden, and reduce heat while adding garlic, tomatoes, capers, white wine and
  • Turn over fish when golden, and reduce heat while adding garlic, tomatoes, capers, white wine and lemon juice. Cover to hold steam in and cook until fish is fork ­tender.
  • Add basil and serve immediately. Garnish with sprig of parsley or kale and lemon wedge.

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 22g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 0.9mg