Magic butter fish with NO BUTTER. And courgettes.

So, here's one that's become a staple for me. It's basically corgettes and white fish, but it comes out buttery and delicious, despite involving no dairy at all. Clever. I usually cook it all in one pan which works out really well for flavour, keeps the fish moist, and saves on washing up too.

The Courgette (or zucchini) bit
Glug of olive oil (a little extra virgin olive oil added in makes it richer)
2x courgettes, grated
1tsp of pulped ginger (I use the little frozen blocks)
Half tsp of chopped red chilli
goodly sprinkle of capers to taste
Fresh lemon half

In a large pan on a medium heat, heat the olive oil until warm then add the ginger, chilli and capers. When they've infused the oil well (but not taken any colour) add the courgette. Swish around, and leave for a minute, before swishing around again. Add a small squeeze of lemon and set the remaining lemon aside - you'll need it for the fish. The courgettes will begin to appear glassy and take up less of the space, and that's time to add the fish to the pan (if you're cooking the together, of course).

The fish bit
White fish fillet (I used cod as it's on offer - but sustainably sourced apparently. Haddock and tilapia would work too)
Smoked paprika

Add the fillet to the pan, and sprinkle some smoked paprika on top. Add a squeeze of the lemon, and give the top side a little rub. Remember to keep turning the courgette alongside (though if it browns, it's actually more tasty, just less pretty). When you begin to see the opaqueness creep up the sides of the fillet, turn over and repeat the smoked paprika/lemon process. The fish is cooked when you try to pick it up and fail - it should end up moist, almost still a little glassy inside, flaky and by no means dry. Don't let it overcook!

Transfer the lot to a plate, and consume together. And be surprised. Because some kind of magic happens and it tastes like buttery sauce has been sneaked in there somewhere.

Magic.

Note: the photo is a temporary one from my phone - I'll be making it again soon and will take some proper photos! I also had some polenta that day and some roast tomatoes.