Lemon Pepper Fish Greek Style Recipes

GRILLED WHOLE FISH, GREEK-STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high.
• Rinse the fish well under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Season the fish all over inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Brush each fish generously with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil and place directly on the grill. Cook, turning occasionally and coating with more olive oil if necessary, until flesh flakes easily and fish is cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Place fish on a platter. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine remaining olive oil with the lemon juice, parsley, and oregano. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve fish drizzled with the olive oil-lemon mixture.

LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine flour, cornmeal and lemon pepper spice; set aside. In a separate bowl, lightly beat eggs.
• In a large frying pan, melt margarine over medium-high heat.
• Working one at a time, dip filets in egg and dredge in flour until well coated. Cook in hot margarine, turning once, until brown on both sides. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve.

GRILLED LEMON PEPPER CATFISH

Steps:

• Pour the juice of 5 lemons into a glass bowl; whisk in the sea salt and garlic. Add the catfish fillets, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
• Preheat the oven's broiler for 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and set the oven rack to the lowest position.
• Remove the catfish fillets from the marinade, and shake off excess; discard the remaining marinade. Place the fillets on a broiling pan; sprinkle with the lemon pepper seasoning, garlic and herb seasoning, and Creole seasoning. Arrange the lemon slices over the fillets.
• Broil in the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. You may wish to turn the broiler on fully for the last few minutes if you like the edges of the fish blackened. Sprinkle the fillets with shredded carrot and parsley to garnish. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

LEMON PEPPER FISH GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, cracked black pepper, sea salt and the dried oregano in a large bowl. Use the bowl in which you will marinate your fish.
• Add the fish and ensure it is thoroughly coated in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
• Line a broiler/griller tray with aluminium foil and place the fish on in a single layer. Broil/Grill the fish for 5-10 minutes each side. Only turn the fish once during the cooking (as you do not want it to fall apart). Grill until the fish is cooked.
• Serve with a salad or veges.

GREEK-STYLE FISH WITH MARINATED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees or prepare grill; heat should be medium-high and rack about 4 inches from fire. Combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar, chili, oregano, a few slices of garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a large bowl; let sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, make three or four diagonal, parallel slashes on each side of fish, just about down to the bone. Sprinkle inside of fish with salt and pepper, then stuff with remaining garlic, a layer of lemon slices and thyme sprigs. Rub outside of fish with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• To roast, put fish in roasting pan and cook for about 20 minutes (cooking time will depend on fish size). If grilling, cook until firm enough to turn, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn and cook second side for 5 to 8 minutes. Whether roasting or grilling, fish is done when exterior is crisp and a thin-bladed knife passes easily through the flesh.
• Taste tomato mixture and adjust seasoning, adding more oil if needed. Serve fish topped with tomatoes and their liquid.

LEMON-PEPPER FISH WITH GARDEN SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue plate and barbecue grill to medium.
• Place each corncob on a piece of foil and season with pepper and wrap to enclose and put on barbecue plate and close barbecue lid and cook, turning once, for 20 minutes or until the corn is tender and then remove from the barbecue and set aside int he foil.
• Tube the seasoning over each side of fish fillets and then spray each side with cooking spry and put fish on barbecue grill and cook on each side for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until just cooked.
• GARDEN SALAD - meanwhile put the salad leaves, snow pea sprouts, tomato and avocado in a medium bowl.
• Put the lemon juice, vinegar and oil in a msall bowl and season with pepper and whisk well to combine - or alternatively put all into a screw top jar, secure lid and shake to mix well and pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
• Divide the salad between plates and top with fish and sereve with the corncobs.