Delicious Fish Fillet with White Wine Sauce
This dish is a sophisticated and flavorful entrée that combines tender fish fillets with a rich and creamy white wine sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home, this recipe will impress your guests with its elegance and taste.
### Ingredients ###
For the Fish Fillet:
– 4 fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon butter
For the White Wine Sauce:
– 1/2 cup white wine
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
### Instructions ###
1. Prep the Fish Fillets:
– Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
– Season both sides of the fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Fish Fillets:
– Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
– Once the butter is melted and the pan is hot, add the fish fillets.
– Cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked.
– Remove the fillets from the skillet and set them aside, keeping them warm.
3. Prepare the White Wine Sauce:
– In the same skillet, add the chopped shallot and minced garlic.
– Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the shallot is translucent and fragrant.
– Pour in the white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice.
– Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced by half.
– Stir in the Dijon mustard and heavy cream.
– Allow the sauce to simmer for another 3-4 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
– Season with salt and pepper to taste.
– Add the chopped parsley and stir to combine.
4. Combine and Serve:
– Return the cooked fish fillets to the skillet with the white wine sauce.
– Spoon the sauce over the fillets to coat them evenly.
– Let the fish fillets heat through for another minute or two.
– Serve the fish fillets with the white wine sauce drizzled over the top, accompanied by your favorite sides such as steamed vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Enjoy your Delightful Fish Fillet with White Wine Sauce!