Simply Seafood Sauce
Elevate your seafood dishes with this decadent and versatile Simply Seafood Sauce, a luscious blend of creamy textures and bright, zesty flavors. Made with simple yet flavorful ingredients like dry white wine, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of paprika, this sauce perfectly complements everything from delicate fish fillets to succulent shellfish. The combination of heavy cream and fish stock creates a rich base, while sautéed shallots and garlic provide aromatic depth. Finished with fresh parsley, this 20-minute recipe is ideal for impressing guests or transforming a weeknight dinner into an elegant affair. Whether poured over grilled salmon, drizzled on shrimp, or paired with pasta, this seafood sauce is bound to become a go-to staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup fish stock or seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat until the butter is fully melted and begins to bubble slightly.
Add the finely chopped shallot to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.
Pour in the dry white wine, and allow it to simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly and cook off the alcohol.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream and fish or seafood stock. Let the mixture gently simmer for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Add the fresh lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sauce, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preference.
Turn off the heat and stir in the fresh parsley.
Serve warm over your favorite seafood or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.3 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 1462 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.2 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 381 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.
