Craving a delectable seafood dish that's both elegant and bursting with flavor? Look no further than our potato-crusted whitefish with lemon-butter sauce. This tantalizing recipe combines the flaky tenderness of whitefish with a crispy potato crust, all enveloped in a luscious lemon-butter sauce. It's a symphony of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing. Alongside this main course, we also present a delightful selection of complementary recipes to complete your culinary journey. Discover the secrets to crafting a creamy and flavorful lemon-butter sauce, ensuring that every bite of fish is perfectly complemented. Elevate your potato crusting technique with our expert tips, resulting in a golden-brown, irresistibly crunchy crust. For a harmonious side dish, explore our recipe for sautéed spinach with garlic and lemon, adding a vibrant green hue and a touch of tanginess to your plate. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, indulge in our homemade lemon blueberry muffins, bursting with juicy blueberries and a zesty lemon glaze. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your senses and leave you yearning for more.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE FOR FISH
Recipe VIDEO above (helpful for pre-post browned butter). A Lemon Butter Sauce with Crispy Pan Fried Fish that would be perfectly at home in a posh restaurant, yet is so quick to make at home! Browning the butter gives the sauce a rich, nutty aroma which pairs beautifully with fresh lemon, as well as thickening the sauce and giving it a gorgeous golden colour.
Provided by Nagi
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the butter in a light coloured saucepan or small skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter then leave on the stove, whisking / stirring very now and then. When the butter turns golden brown and it smells nutty - about 3 minutes, remove from stove immediately and pour into small bowl. (Note 2)
- Add lemon juice and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir then taste when it has cooled slightly. Adjust lemon/salt to taste.
- Set aside - it will stay pourable for 20 - 30 minutes. See Note 3 for storing.
- Pat fish dry using paper towels. Sprinkle with salt & pepper, then flour. Use fingers to spread flour. Turn and repeat. Shake excess flour off well, slapping between hands if necessary.
- Heat oil in a non stick skillet over high heat. When the oil is shimmering and there are faint wisps of smoke, add fish. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes until golden and crispy on the edges, then turn and cook the other side for 1 1/2 minutes (cook longer if you have thicker fillets).
- Remove immediately onto serving plates. Drizzle each with about 1 tbsp of Sauce (avoid dark specks settled at the bottom of the bowl), garnish with parsley and serve with lemon on the side. Pictured in post with Kale and Quinoa Salad.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 157 g, Calories 393 kcal
LEMON BUTTER BAKED WHITE FISH
This 15-minute baked white fish dinner recipe is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser. Ideal for any mild white fish!
Provided by Liz DellaCroce
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl mix together softened butter with garlic, salt, pepper, minced herbs and lemon zest.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and place fish fillets in a single layer.
- Brush butter mixture evenly on top of fish then top with lemon slices.
- Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 filet, Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 39 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
LEMON GARLIC BUTTER BAKED FISH
This baked fish is our absolute favorite baked white fish recipe. It's cooked in a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce until tender and flaky. It's a 20-minute dinner recipe you don't want to miss!
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe, Calories 275 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 480 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, UnsaturatedFat 5 g
PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER
A blast of heat in a cast-iron pan and a basting of golden butter does wonders for plain fish fillets. This life-changing method is adopted from a former chef and current fishmonger, Mark Usewicz of Mermaid's Garden in Brooklyn, who also teaches cooking classes in topics like "How to Cook Fish in a New York City Apartment." The cooking time is so short that the smell - which, if your fish is fresh and not funky, should not be overpowering - will dissipate quickly. And in the meantime, you have an easy dinner of tender fish with a toothsome crust, anointed with nutty, lemony brown butter and perfumed with herbs. You can use virtually any fish fillet, skin on or off, as long as it is not too thick. If the butter is browning too fast, reduce the heat and add a nut of cold butter to prevent scorching, or squeeze in the juice of half a lemon.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
- Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 461, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 471 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram
POTATO-CRUSTED WHITEFISH WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe, I think she got it from the Food Network. I have changed it just a bit. This is my favorite way to make Halibut, but any firm whitefish will do. I serve this to guests all the time.
Provided by Arctic Mama
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 4-6 ounce fish steaks, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the mustard. In a third shallow bowl, place the dried mashed potato flakes.
- In a large sauce pan, heat oil over high heat.
- Dip the steaks in the the flour, then the egg mixture, then the potato. Place the fish in the sauce pan and sear for 2 minutes per side. Place the saucepan with fish in the oven for 4 minutes or until cooked throughly.
- While fish is baking. Place anouther saucepan over high heat. Add the wine, lemon juice, garlic and green onions. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the liquid is reduced by 2/3.
- Over low heat whisk in butter, a small amount at a time.
- Serve sauce over fish and Enjoy!
RED POTATO CRUSTED FISH
The fish is crusted with thinly sliced crisp potatoes. Use a mandolin to get the potatoes paper thin.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Catfish
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix basil, paprika, garlic salt, pepper and rub into filets.
- Brush fish with egg then place 6 slices of potato to cover fish.
- Heat oil and butter in pan.
- Gentle place potato side down in hot pan and do not move.
- Place on top side six more slices of potato.
- Cook till you see the edges are browning and the filtes move easily about 4-5 minutes.
- Ever so carefully flip fish away from you.
- Trying to keep the potatoes in place.
- Fry for 4 more minutes.
- Drain on paper towel.
- Serve hot seasoned with salt,lemon juice and garnish with lemon slices.
- OPTIONAL --
- Pan fry the one side then place the oven proof pan under the broiler to finish cooking and browning the top side.
- So you don`t have to flip.
- Just keep an eye not to burn it.
SIMPLE WHITEFISH WITH LEMON AND HERBS
I can't believe something this simple can taste this good. This was actually my very first time making fish, and it turned out absolutely fabulous! This is another recipe from my favorite cookbook, Eating for IBS by Heather Van Vorous. I actually didn't have any rosemary, so I made it with basil and oregano. Try it with your favorite fresh or dried herbs!
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Whitefish
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 F and place a heavy baking sheet in oven to preheat as well.
- Cut 4 large rectangles of foil or parchment paper and place a fish fillet in the center of each piece.
- Combine remaining ingredients except lemon slices in a small bowl and stir well.
- Spread mixture evenly over fish, scatter lemon slices on top, and fold the edges of the foil or paper up over each fillet, crimping edges tightly.
- Place packaged fish on preheated baking sheet and bake 13-15 minutes, until fish is just cooked through.
- Serve fish in packages.
POTATO-CRUSTED CODFISH FILETS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
Steps:
- Fish:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place the flour in a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with the mustard. In a third shallow bowl, place grated potato. In a large ovenproof saute pan, heat oil.
- Dip the filets first in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in the potato. Add the fish to the saute pan and cook for 2 minutes per side. Then place the fish into the oven for 4 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and golden.
- Lemon Butter Sauce:
- Set a large non-reactive saucepan over high heat. Add the wine, lemon juice, garlic, and shallots. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until liquid is reduced by 2/3. Over low heat, whisk in 3 tablespoons of the butter a few pats at a time. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue whisking until all of the butter is incorporated into the sauce. Strain the sauce, pressing all of the liquid into a bowl. Stir in the parsley. Serve immediately, or keep warm for a few minutes until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Fish: Select a mild-flavored white fish like tilapia, cod, or halibut. These fish will hold up well to the crispy potato crust.
- Season the Fish Generously: Don't be afraid to season the fish liberally with salt and pepper. This will help enhance the flavor of the fish and make it more flavorful.
- Use Panko Breadcrumbs for a Crispy Crust: Panko breadcrumbs create a light and crispy crust that will add texture to the fish.
- Grate the Potatoes Finely: Grating the potatoes finely will help them adhere to the fish and create a more even crust.
- Press the Potato Crust Firmly: Once you've coated the fish in the potato crust, press it firmly to help it stick to the fish.
- Cook the Fish Over Medium Heat: Cooking the fish over medium heat will help prevent the potato crust from burning.
- Make the Lemon Butter Sauce While the Fish Cooks: This will allow the flavors of the sauce to meld together.
- Serve the Fish Immediately: The potato crust is best when served immediately, so don't let it sit for too long before serving.
Conclusion:
Potato-crusted whitefish with lemon butter sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The crispy potato crust and flavorful lemon butter sauce complement the mild taste of the white fish perfectly. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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