Do you cook with olive oil? 🫒
Do you cook with olive oil? 🫒 is a easy Mediterranean recipe that serves 2. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Andy Cooks on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $5.63 total, $2.81 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for frying, high‑quality)
- 2 pieces White Fish Fillets (skinless, about 150 g each (e.g., cod, haddock, or tilapia))
- 0.5 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour (light coating for a crisp crust (optional))
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the Fish
Pat the fillets dry with paper towels, season both sides with salt and pepper, and if using, lightly dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
Time: PT5M
Heat the Oil
Add the extra virgin olive oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high until it reaches about 180°C (use a thermometer or look for a steady shimmer).
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 180°C
Fry the Fish
Place the fillets in the hot oil skin‑side down (if skin present). Cook 3‑4 minutes without moving, then gently flip and cook another 3‑4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 180°C
Drain and Rest
Transfer the cooked fish to the paper‑towel‑lined plate to drain excess oil.
Time: PT2M
Serve
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets and serve immediately with your favorite side.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Pescatarian, Gluten‑Free if flour omitted, Dairy‑Free
Allergens: Fish, Wheat
Last updated: March 13, 2026






