Easy Sauteed Fish Fillets

Here's an easy method for quickly cooking fish fillets. We love the simplicity of just using salt and pepper to season the flour for dredging, but feel free to get creative and experiment with other seasonings. If you like a little heat, add a pinch of cayenne; for a smoky flavor, add a touch of smoked paprika; or try white pepper—a common ingredient in Chinese-style cooking—instead of black pepper, if you're pairing the fish with the Black Bean-Scallion Sauce.

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 pound catfish, tilapia, haddock or other white-fish fillets, cut into 4 portions
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil