POMFRET FILLETS IN GARLIC BUTTER

INGREDIENTS

1. Pomfret Fillets - 6 pieces (125 grams each)

2. Butter - 7 tbs.

3. White Pepper - 2 tbs.

4. Lemon Juice - 2 tbs.

5. Chopped Garlic 3 tbs.

6. Salt - To Taste

7. For the Garnish - 6 Sprigs of Parsley and rounded tomatoes. 

 PROCESS TO MAKE

1st Part - For the Pomfret

1. Preheat the microwave using the oven + grill option at medium power for 5 minutes.

2. Marinate the fish fillets with the lemon juice,salt and white pepper.

3. Apply the melted butter (4 tbs.) on either sides of each fillet and place on the crusty plate.

4. Next using the grill oven + oven option, bake for 7-9 minutes at 100 % power, turning over once after 5 minutes.

2nd Part - For the Garlic Butter

1. Microwave the butter (3 tbs.) at 100% power for 1 minute in a microwave safe bowl.

2. Next add the chopped garlic and microwave at 100% power for 3 minutes or till the garlic turns golden brown.

HOW TO PROCEED

Pour a tablespoon of the garlic butter over each fillet and serve immediately, garnished with the parsley sprigs and round shape tomatoes. 

TIPS AND TRICKS

Fresh Pomfret fillets cooked to perfection,served with garlic butter makes an ideal main course. Do not over cook it as it will become dry and flaky.


Serves - 3 persons
Cooking Time - 17-20 minutes (max.)


Nutritive values per serving - Protein - 14.8 gm, Cholesterol - 1.5 gm., Fat - 22.50 gm, Energy - 278 kcal. and Fibre - 0.1 gm.