Pan-Seared Amazonian Fish with Citrus and Herb Salsa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

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Fresh white fish pan-seared to golden perfection served with a zesty salsa bursting with citrus and herbs. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salt, black pepper, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Brazilian cuisine 240 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets, about 6 oz each white fish fillets (such as tilapia or catfish)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup, fresh squeezed orange juice
2 tbsp, fresh squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 4 white fish fillets dry and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add fish fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side until golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip fillets carefully and cook for 2-3 more minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove fish from pan and keep warm.
Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes until well combined.
Step 5: Spoon citrus and herb salsa generously over the warm fish fillets and serve immediately with steamed vegetables or rice.