Lemon Sauce For Fish Recipe

Elevate your pan-fried fish to new heights with this vibrant and zesty lemon sauce! Inspired by a recent halibut dish, this recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, this sauce complements any flaky white fish.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 89.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Sauce For Fish

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How to Make Lemon Sauce For Fish

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of dry white wine (optional, can substitute with chicken broth).
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Whisk in 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon zest.
  7. Stir in 1/4 cup of heavy cream (optional, for richer sauce).
  8. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  9. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  10. Pour sauce over your pan-fried fish and garnish with fresh parsley or dill (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

20g

Carbs

2g