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Campfire Pan-Seared Fish

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Campfire Pan-Seared Fish is a rustic outdoor recipe featuring fresh fish fillets cooked in a hot skillet over an open fire until golden brown and flaky. With simple seasonings and minimal equipment, it’s an easy and satisfying meal for camping, fishing trips, or backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 4 fish fillets (trout, bass, walleye, perch, or preferred fish), about 6 ounces each
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Build a campfire and allow it to burn down to a steady bed of hot coals.
  2. Place a cast-iron skillet or campfire-safe skillet over the fire grate.
  3. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
  4. Season both sides of the fish with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  5. Add the oil to the hot skillet and heat for about 1 minute.
  6. Carefully place the fish fillets into the skillet.
  7. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes on the first side, depending on thickness, until golden brown.
  8. Gently flip the fish and cook for another 2 to 4 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Remove the fish from the skillet and let it rest for 1 minute.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Freshly caught fish works especially well for this recipe.
  • Use a properly heated skillet and sufficient oil to help prevent sticking.
  • Try Cajun seasoning, blackening spice, or fresh herbs for different flavor variations.
  • Add a tablespoon of butter during the final minute of cooking for extra richness.
  • Store leftovers in a cooler with ice or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Serve with campfire potatoes, grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, or baked beans.

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