Larry's Catch | Feb 17, 2026 | High Protein

Easy Pan-Seared Pickerel With Lemon-Butter + Capers

Golden pan-seared pickerel finished with lemon butter and capers — simple, flaky, and ready in 15 minutes.

Servings 2

Cook 15 min

Difficulty Easy

Dietary High Protein

Ingredients

1 lb (454 g) wild pickerel fillets, thawed and patted dry
3/4 tsp fine sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
2 tbsp butter (optional, or use more oil for dairy-free)
1 tbsp capers, drained
1 small garlic clove, finely grated (optional)
1 lemon (zest and juice)
1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: ~320 kcal
Protein: ~44 g
Total Fat: ~14 g
Saturated Fat: ~4 g
Carbohydrates: ~1 g
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 0 g
Sodium: ~480 mg
Cholesterol: ~95 mg
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: ~600–800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used.

Instructions

Pat pickerel very dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
Place fillets in the pan without crowding and cook 2–3 minutes until lightly golden.
Flip gently and cook another 1–2 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
Reduce heat, add butter, capers, and optional garlic, then spoon the butter over the fish.
Add lemon zest and juice, remove from heat, garnish with herbs if using, and serve immediately.

Source: https://larryscatch.com/fr/blogs/recipes-3/delicious-pickerel-recipe-coming-soon