Sauté lemon halves alongside fish to create a flavorful garnish
Cook cut lemon halves in the pan next to fish to develop flavor and use as a garnish.
Slice a lemon in half and place the halves cut-side down beside the fish while it cooks. Let them sauté until they develop flavor and color.
The short version
- Sauté lemon halves beside the fish
- Use as garnish/finisher
What goes wrong
Adding raw lemon only at the end when you want a deeper citrus note
Sauté the lemon halves during cooking
Why it works
Heat mellows sharp acidity and develops deeper citrus notes, making a more aromatic garnish.
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