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Delicious Sauce For Fish Recipe

Elevate your pan-fried or broiled fish, especially halibut, with this vibrant and healthy lemon-garlic sauce! Ready in just 10 minutes, this recipe adds a burst of fresh flavor that will transform your weeknight meal into a gourmet experience. Perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 25.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Delicious Sauce For Fish

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Yogurt (not found in recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • Dried Dill (not found in recipe)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup fish stock (or chicken broth)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Delicious Sauce For Fish

  1. Sauté 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion and the zest of 1 lemon in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in 1 cup of fish stock (or chicken broth), ensuring no lumps form.
  4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional), 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately over your favorite pan-fried or broiled fish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

0g

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