Best 7 Lemon Sauce For Fish Recipes

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Indulge your taste buds in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of lemon sauce recipes for fish. These sauces transcend the ordinary, offering a symphony of flavors that will elevate your seafood dishes to new heights.

From the classic and tangy Lemon Butter Sauce, a timeless favorite that brightens up any fish fillet, to the creamy and sophisticated Lemon Caper Sauce, bursting with briny, lemony goodness, our recipes cater to diverse palates.

For those who love a zesty kick, the Lemon Herb Sauce, infused with fresh herbs like dill and parsley, adds a vibrant, aromatic touch to your fish. And if you prefer a rich and decadent sauce, the Lemon Cream Sauce, made with a luscious blend of cream, white wine, and lemon, will envelop your fish in a velvety embrace.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to complement the delicate flavors of fish, ensuring a harmonious balance of tanginess, richness, and freshness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our lemon sauce recipes will guide you every step of the way, guaranteeing a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOW TO MAKE LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH



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This is the BEST lemon butter sauce for fish - with just 3 ingredients! This simple and delicious lemon garlic butter sauce recipe is ready in 10 minutes.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup Salted butter
2 tbsp Lemon juice ((from 1 lemon))
1/2 tsp Garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a small enameled saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the lemon juice and garlic powder. Heat, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until lemon butter has turned a darker yellow color but not browned. (Time will vary depending on the size and shape of your pan. Be careful not to burn it.)
  • Remove from heat immediately. If your sauce cooked too long and has browned bits, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Fat 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Sodium 101.4 mg, Fiber 0.1 g, Sugar 0.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COD WITH BROWN BUTTER LEMON SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons
12 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 slice brioche bread, crusts removed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2 cod fillets, about 1/2-inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons white wine
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cut the peels from the lemons, revealing the flesh. Cut the segments free from the membranes, then dice and place in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from the membranes into the bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter and begin to cook, stirring, until the butter begins to brown. Add the brioche, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, continually tossing and swirling the brioche until evenly toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove the croutons to a plate and let cool. Wipe out the pan.
  • Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper. Heat the same pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons butter and the oil and begin to cook over the heat, stirring. Add the fish and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fish and continue to cook, basting occasionally with the butter from the pan, another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the fish to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
  • Turn the pan to medium heat and add the remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Let melt, then add the capers and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Continue to cook until the butter browns, then add the wine, lemon juice and segments and parsley. Swirl together. Spoon the sauce over the fish and garnish with the croutons.

LEMON SAUCE FOR FISH



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This is a lemon sauce with a little bit of a kick. Tastes great when served over chicken, fish, and veggies.

Provided by NomNomDelicious

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground mustard powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sugar, paprika, mustard powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until mixture begins to get bubbly and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until there are no lumps. Pour into the saucepan and stir. Heat mixture until hot, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

EASY LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD



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This is a traditional German sauce that is usually served over trout. You can dredge trout in flour and cook in butter in a pan. After you cook your trout in the pan, just make this in the same pan to get those flavours! You can absolutely use this on any seafood. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Sauces

Time 8m

Yield 1/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (to taste)
pepper
parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter in warm (not hot!) pan. Add lemon juice to the butter and warm briefly.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon sauce over trout or other fish, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

CREAMY LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH AND SEAFOOD



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This sauce is quick and easy to make. It makes a delicious sauce that would dress up any fish dish. I like this with poached salmon.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup white wine
1 shallot, minced
1 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, heat wine and shallot. Bring to a boil and reduce over medium-high heat until only 2 tablespoons of liquid remain.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in butter, a few pieces at a time, until sauce is smooth and all the butter is incorporated.
  • Whisk in cream and lemon juice. Keep warm in the top of a double boiler set over hot water until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2159.5, Fat 228.3, SaturatedFat 144, Cholesterol 651.1, Sodium 1674.8, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 5.1

FISH FILLETS WITH LEMON TURMERIC SAUCE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 fish fillets (turbot, sole, flounder or red snapper)
16 asparagus spears
2 shallots
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon turmeric
Juice 1/2 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons blanched chopped lemon rind

Steps:

  • Slice the fish fillets into pieces about two-and-a-half inches by one-and-a-half inches (four pieces per fillet).
  • Steam the asparagus. While it is cooking, soften the shallots in the butter. Saute the fillets a few at a time, so that they are barely cooked. Do not break when you remove them with a slotted spoon. Keep warm in a very low oven.
  • Drain the asparagus spears and keep warm.
  • Add the cream, turmeric and lemon juice to the pan in which you have sauteed the fish fillets. Bring to a boil. Add any juices that have collected under the fish fillets. Simmer until thickened, stirring, season with salt and pepper and add the lemon peel. Arrange the fillets on individual plates. Pour the sauce on top, garnish with asparagus and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 372, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 534 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON SAUCE (FOR FISH)



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I made this lemon sauce a few days ago for some halibut I pan fried. I thought it came out pretty tasty, so I thought I'd share.

Provided by Ohmikeghod

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 16m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 head garlic (approx 9 cloves)
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • When I originally wrote this recipe, I really didn't think about the garlic much. I was using peeled garlic. If you use a head of garlic, do yourself a favor: Cut the head in half across the grain, and either use a garlic roaster, or wrap the head in foil tightly and bake for an hour at 250; That will loosen the cloves, and roasting will impart more flavor. Just squeeze each clove into the pan. OR (original instruction) mince the garlic until it's very fine.
  • Melt the butter in a small pan.
  • Add the minced garlic. brown the mixture.
  • Add the flour and whisk to form a roux.
  • Add the lemon juice and milk. Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
  • Hey! you're done! Pour a bit over your fish and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 60.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons provide the best flavor and aroma for the sauce.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing: Zesting the lemons before juicing helps release the essential oils and enhances the flavor of the sauce.
  • Use unsalted butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control the amount of salt in the sauce.
  • Cook the sauce over low heat: Cooking the sauce over low heat prevents it from curdling.
  • Serve the sauce immediately: Lemon sauce is best served immediately after it is made, as it can lose its flavor and texture over time.

Conclusion:

Lemon sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes, especially fish. By following these tips, you can make a perfect lemon sauce that will add a bright and zesty flavor to your meals.

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