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Fish with White Wine Sauce

Delicious Fish with White Wine Sauce You'll Love to Make

This Fish with White Wine Sauce recipe transforms any meal into an elegant dining experience with its creamy sauce and bright wine flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish Use firm, mild-flavored fish like snapper.
  • to taste Salt Enhances natural flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground adds complexity.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Ideal for frying.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Eschalot Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup White Wine A dry Chardonnay is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Enhances sauce tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a silky texture.
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Cold, added at the end.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Chives Optional, for garnish.

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Oven
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 50°C (120°F) to keep the cooked fish warm.
  2. Season the fish fillets generously with salt and pepper and let sit.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the fish for 2 minutes on each side until golden.
  4. Remove excess oil, add eschalots, then deglaze with white wine, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar; simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for 2 more minutes.
  6. Add cold butter cubes gradually, stirring until melted and sauce is glossy.
  7. Optionally strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
  8. Serve the cooked fish in the sauce and garnish with parsley or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish pairs wonderfully with a refreshing salad or creamy pea puree for a delightful contrast in flavors.

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