Lemon Gratinated Scabbardfish. The scabbardfish or spatula in Sicily is nicknamed “a signurina du mari” precisely because it swims like a lady.
We will make a quick cooking in the oven or air fryer
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
Let’s go shopping
- 1.76 lbs scabbardfish (Filleted or frozen cod)
- 1 lemon (organic)
- 1.06 oz Pecorino Romano (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 cups breadcrumbs
Lemon Gratinated Scabbardfish
Tools
What we need to make the
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Spoon
- Baking Dish
- Parchment Paper
Preparation
Let’s go to the kitchen
Lemon Gratinated Scabbardfish. Ask your trusted fishmonger to fillet the fish for you, and don’t throw away the bones, as they can make a really special broth for spaghetti.
Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper for oven cooking, or if cooking in an air fryer, place it directly in the basket with perforated parchment paper.
Place the fish fillets with the silver side down. Grate half of the lemon zest, being careful not to grate the white part.
Chop the parsley, put it in a small bowl, and extend it with some oil, then spread a bit of the mixture on top with a teaspoon.
Prepare the seasoned breadcrumbs with garlic, chopped parsley, grated Pecorino Romano, salt, and pepper, and moisten with a small cup of water and 2 tablespoons of oil
Spread the breadcrumbs over the fillets.
Grate the other half of the lemon.
OVEN COOKING
Put in the grill and ventilated oven at 356°F for 15 minutes
As soon as cooked, take them out immediately, otherwise you’ll lose the crunchiness. Here are the Lemon Gratinated Scabbardfish fillets ready in 15 minutes
AIR FRYER COOKING
Preheat according to instructions, then cook for 15 minutes at 356°F. No need to flip the fish.
Preservation and Tips
You can substitute this fish with any other type of already filleted or sliced fish.
It keeps in the fridge both cooked and raw for 2 days, and in the freezer for up to 3 months
With the same recipe, you could also make cutlets. First, you need to dip the fillets in beaten egg, and then in breadcrumbs, cooking either by frying or baking.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Lemon Gratinated Scabbardfish
Can other fish be used?
Yes, either as fillets or slices.
