Description
This Fish in Lemon Butter Sauce is a simple yet elegant dish, featuring tender white fish baked in a rich, tangy sauce with capers and fresh broccoli. The creamy lemon butter sauce enhances the delicate flavors, making this an easy, restaurant-quality meal you can prepare in just 25 minutes! Perfect for a healthy dinner or a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup mini capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 lb white fish fillets (plaice, cod, or similar)
- 1/2 lb broccoli, cut into florets, stem peeled and chopped
Optional (to serve):
- 2 servings of rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add white wine and bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and continue simmering for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice with a few tablespoons of the cream sauce, then pour it back into the pan. Simmer for 1 more minute.
- Remove the pan from heat, add the capers, and taste test. Season with salt if needed.
- Place the fish fillets in the pan, then layer the broccoli on top. Spoon some sauce over the fish and broccoli.
- Bake in the middle of the oven for 10-15 minutes. Thin fillets like plaice need 10 minutes, while thicker fillets like cod may need 15 minutes.
- Serve on its own or with a side of rice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute white wine with vegetable or chicken broth if needed.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add garlic or shallots for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg