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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Pat fish dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- 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.
- To the same pan as we cooked the fish, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
- Add minced shallots and garlic; cook for about 3 minutes until shallots are soft.
- Stir in dried tarragon, salt, and white pepper.
- Increase heat to medium and pour in white wine and lemon juice. Let it simmer for 1 minute, while stirring.
- Remove from heat and add fresh parsley.
- 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
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
% 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.