White Fish in White Wine Sauce Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    French

White Fish in White Wine Sauce Recipe

Fish in white wine sauce is a classic recipe that combines the delicate flavors of white fish with the richness of a Chardonnay-infused sauce bursting with herbs, garlic and lemon.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 oz White fish filets cod, haddock, halibut or snapper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon or other dried herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ cup white wine like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, or chicken stock
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
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Instructions

  1. Pat fish dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add fish, skin-side down, and fry for for 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish can be easily turned over with a spatula. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. To the same pan as we cooked the fish, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
  5. Add minced shallots and garlic; cook for about 3 minutes until shallots are soft.
  6. Stir in dried tarragon, salt, and white pepper.
  7. Increase heat to medium and pour in white wine and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 1 minute, while stirring.
  8. Remove from heat and add fresh parsley.
  9. Pour the sauce over your favorite white fish, top with fresh parsley and lemon wedges and serve.
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Notes

  • Best Wine - Use a dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, or Chardonnay for the best-tasting French white wine sauce recipe.
  • Best Fish - Use a firm-fleshed white fish like cod, haddock, halibut or snapper. Skin can be on or off.
  • Best Fish - Use a firm-fleshed white fish like cod, haddock, halibut or snapper. Skin can be on or off.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 261mg (11%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 543IU (11%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 261mg 11%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.4g 1%
Vitamin A 543IU 11%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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