"Accompanied by a luxurious garlic confit, this dish presents a perfectly seared kingfish steak with a golden-brown crust that encapsulates its tender, juicy interior"
Pan-Fried Kingfish Steak with Garlic Confit
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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 2hrs
Serves or Makes: 2
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ingredients
Garlic Confit
- 3 heads of cloves peeled and seperated garlic
- 3 cups extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
ingredients
Pan-Fried Kingfish
- 2 steaks at least 1" thick kingfish
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 juiced lime
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Method
Garlic Confit
Step 1
Separate and peel the garlic cloves. This is a time consuming step, but it’s worth it. To make it easier, soak your separated garlic cloves in water for 20 minutes before peeling.
Step 2
Preheat your oven to 250°F.
Step 3
Place the peeled garlic cloves in a shallow, oven-safe dish. I recommend a cast-iron skillet for even better flavor.
Step 4
Pour enough oil into the skillet to completely cover the garlic cloves. Transfer it to the oven and let the garlic cook for 1 hour. The garlic should be soft and golden, but not browned. If the cloves start to brown, lower the oven temperature slightly.
Step 5
Once done, remove the dish from the oven and allow the garlic and oil to cool to room temperature. Transfer to a bowl or sterilized jar for long-term storage, leaving 2-3 tablespoons of oil in the skillet.
Pan-Fried Kingfish
Step 1
Pat the kingfish steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dust the steaks lightly with flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 2
Heat the same skillet used to cook the garlic confit, and with 2-3 tablespoons of reserved oil, over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the kingfish steaks. Let them cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to develop a sear.
Step 3
Add the butter and lime juice to the skillet. Using tongs, flip the kingfish steaks, and cook undisturbed for another 4-5 minutes. As it cooks, swirl the pan around gently to mix the oils and juices. Spoon this liquid over the top of the kingfish steaks as they finish cooking.
Step 4
Remove the kingfish steaks from the pan and allow them to rest briefly.
Step 5
Consider serving with a side dish like coconut and callaloo rice.