Sometimes you need a piece of simple fish to complete a meal. Here's the instructions for how to cook your fish when you already have an accompaniment in mind.

Enough for: 2
takes: 10 minutes
2 fish fillets or fish steaks

1. Preheat a large frying pan or skillet on a medium-high heat.

2. Rub fish with a little oil. Season.

3. Pop fish into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on the first side.

4. Turn fish when well browned and cook on the second side for another 2-4 minutes or until cooked through.

5. Divide fish between 2 plates.

Variations

different meat – chicken breasts, 1 per person will work (bash them until flattened and about 1/2in thick before cooking). Also good with pork chops. Lamb fillet or back straps will also be great.

vegetarian – replace fish with sliced halloumi – just cook until golden on both sides. OR try fried eggs.

vegan – replace fish with eggplant ‘steaks’. Slice 1 large eggplant crosswise and cook in oil until well browned on both sides and super tender. Will take about 5 minutes a side.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

fish fillets or fish steaks - freeze.

Prepare Ahead

You can but I think fish is best when hot from the pan. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to a week and can be frozen.