Saffron Sauce for Fish Spain
Elevate your seafood dishes with this luxurious Spanish-inspired saffron sauce, a perfect complement to delicate white fish like cod, halibut, or sea bass. Infused with the golden hue and subtle earthiness of saffron threads, this creamy sauce is enhanced by the richness of heavy cream, the brightness of dry white wine, and the depth of fish or vegetable stock. Aromatics like garlic and onion build a robust base, while a touch of freshly ground black pepper and salt balance the flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for grilled, baked, or poached fish, and can be garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Whether you're preparing a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner, this saffron sauce transforms any seafood dish into a masterpiece of Spanish cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Small onion, finely chopped
- 120 milliliters Dry white wine
- 240 milliliters Fish or vegetable stock
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 Pinch of saffron threads
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for 2–3 minutes until it reduces slightly.
Add the fish or vegetable stock and the saffron threads. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to allow the saffron to infuse its flavor and color into the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
If desired, use an immersion blender to create a smoother consistency, or leave the sauce slightly chunky for texture.
Serve the saffron sauce warm over grilled, baked, or poached white fish, such as cod, halibut, or sea bass.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for garnish before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
801 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1780 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 354 mg | 8% | |
*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.
