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Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Total15 min
Servings2
DifficultyEasy
Macros per serving (1 fillet per person)
264kcal
28 gprotein
0 gcarbs
16 gfat
1 gfiber

Of which 0 g sugars and 2.5 g saturated fat.

Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.

Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.

Highlights Lean protein (fish) · Iodine (fish) · Unsaturated fat (olive oil)

Allergens fish

Grilled perch with garlic and parsley sauce

Grilled perch fillets with a quick garlic, parsley and lemon sauce.

Rico's note: The Friday dinner for when you get home late — 15 minutes and you eat well without any fuss.

Ingredients

  • 2 perch fillets (300 g / 10½ oz) — about 150 g each
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced (9 g)
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped (15 g / ½ oz)
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (30 g / 1 oz)
  • ½ lemon, juice only (25 g / 1 oz)
  • sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Season the perch fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fish for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden.
Continues in the ebook

The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Fish & Seafood”. The English edition is coming soon.