Andie Pilot

Filets de Perche

Fish Doused in Butter

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Preparation info
  • Servings

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Simply Swiss: 64 Essential Recipes from the Heart of Europe
Simply Swiss

By Andie Pilot

Published 2025

  • About

A classic along the shores of Lake Geneva, these simple fish filets in butter are best enjoyed with a glass of cold, crisp, local Chasselas wine.

Ingredients

  • 800 g (1¾ lbs) perch filets
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4

Method

Pat the fish filets dry and season with a little salt and pepper. Dredge them in flour, shaking off any excess.

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tbsp of the butter. Add the fish in batches and cook over medium heat until golden (about 1–2 minutes per side). Keep warm in an oven on low heat (70°C/150°F).

Once the fish has been cooked, add the remaining butter and lemon zest to the p