Kingfish is a firm, flavorful fish that grills, fries, bakes and air fries beautifully. Often called king mackerel, this oily fish has a rich taste similar to salmon. In this article, I will instruct you how to cook delicious kingfish steaks in 4 different ways.
1. How To Cook Kingfish in Pan
Ingredients
- 2 kingfish steaks
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat kingfish steaks dry with paper towel and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper. Then dredge steaks lightly in flour, tapping off any excess.
Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add kingfish steaks and pan fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Baste steaks with melted butter or oil as they cook.
Transfer to a plate and serve with lemon wedges.
2. How To Cook Kingfish in Oven
Ingredients
- 2 kingfish steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Lemon slices
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
Place kingfish steaks on prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Bake 10-12 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Serve kingfish steaks warm, garnished with lemon slices and fresh parsley or dill if desired.
3. How To Cook Kingfish in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 kingfish steaks
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce (optional)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
Lightly spray both sides of kingfish steaks with olive oil cooking spray.
Place steaks in air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overlap.
Cook 8-10 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve kingfish steaks hot with lemon wedges. Pair with tartar sauce or remoulade if desired.
4. How To Cook Kingfish on Grill
Ingredients
- 2 kingfish steaks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Prepare grill for direct high-heat grilling. Brush grill grates clean.
Brush both sides of kingfish steaks lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill steaks 4-5 minutes per side with grill lid closed until nicely charred and cooked through. Grill thicker steaks longer.
Transfer grilled kingfish steaks to a platter and let rest 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
With its versatile flavor and meaty texture, kingfish steaks are delicious prepared by pan frying, baking, air frying or grilling. Cook them using one of these simple methods and enjoy this flavorful fish.
