Simple Poached Fish with White Wine Sauce
Experience the elegance of Simple Poached Fish with White Wine Sauce, where tender white fish is delicately poached in a rich blend of dry white wine, aromatic shallots, and fresh herbs. This dish transforms a simple meal into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its buttery-tangy sauce and flaky fish, it’s an easy yet sophisticated culinary delight that anyone can master.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) fresh white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and butter. Add shallots and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the dry white wine and lemon juice; bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully add the fish fillets to the skillet, cover, and poach for 6-8 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Remove the fish from the skillet, whisk in fresh herbs into the sauce, then drizzle over the fish before serving.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg