Fresh Fish in White Wine
Delight your taste buds with this elegant recipe for Fresh Fish in White Wine, a dish that showcases tender white fish fillets gently poached in a fragrant, buttery wine sauce. Infused with the zest of fresh lemon, aromatic garlic, and shallots, this dish strikes the perfect balance of light and flavorful. The technique of simmering fish directly in the sauce ensures a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture while creating a luxurious, restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, it pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables, fluffy rice, or crusty bread, making it an ideal choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant weekend feast. Perfectly simple, irresistibly tasty—Fresh Fish in White Wine is your new go-to recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 6 oz each) white fish fillets (e.g., cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 whole lemon
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Pat the white fish fillets dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
Juice half of the lemon and slice the other half into thin rounds. Keep both components ready for later use.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to brown the garlic.
Pour in the white wine and the fresh lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it reduce slightly, about 4–5 minutes.
Place the seasoned fish fillets into the skillet, ensuring they are partially submerged in the sauce. Top each fillet with a slice of lemon for added flavor.
Cover the skillet with a lid and allow the fish to cook for 8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets, until they are opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Once cooked, gently transfer the fish fillets to a serving platter.
Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter into the sauce in the skillet to enrich it. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Spoon the sauce over the fish fillets and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of sides, such as steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 1614 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 138.5 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.0 mcg | 170% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2506 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
