Caribbean Butterfish in Butter Sauce Recipe
A quick-cooking butterfish dish, ready in 30 minutes, serves well with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
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Instructions
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Pat butterfish fillets dry, then season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté onions for 4 minutes until translucent.
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Stir in thyme, garlic, chili pepper, and a pinch of salt; continue to sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add water and bring to a boil over high heat; place fish in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes while spooning sauce over it.
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, reduce heat to low, and baste the fish with sauce for another 3 to 5 minutes until fully cooked.
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Stir in green onions, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve immediately.