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Two portions of white fish in white wine sauce on a white plate with a fork and lemon.
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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.
Course Fish, Main Course, Wine
Cuisine French
Keyword Chardonnay sauce, pan-fried white fish, White fish in white wine sauce, white wine sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 137kcal
Author Ksenia Prints

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 5 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg