SAFFRON SAUCE FOR FISH - SPAIN

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This is a sauce often used for fish. Spaniards eat a good amount of fish, so this sauce is pretty popular. When you cook fish, make this sauce, and add in the fish pan juices as the very last step of this recipe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint fish stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped
2/3 cup cream
3 tablespoons madeira wine
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Dissolve the saffron in heated fish stock that uses white wine and a little vinegar.
  • Make a roux with hlaf the butter (or 1/4 cup) and the flour. Moisten with the stock, adding stock until the consistency is just as thick as whipping cream.
  • Soften the peppers with the garlic in the remaining butter over low heat. When they are soft, add this to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the cream, Madeira and lemon juice.
  • Add juices from the fish you are cooking to use this sauce with, for maximum flavor and so as not to be wasteful!

malik farukh
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Umardin Rahmani
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I wasn't sure how I would like the saffron flavor, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's subtle but it really adds a nice depth of flavor to the sauce.


KATHLEEN SAWYER
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This sauce is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so rich and flavorful, and it really makes the fish shine.


Faisal Adnan
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I made this sauce for a dinner party last night and everyone raved about it. It's definitely a new favorite recipe of mine.


geo mazay say
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This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover. The sauce is light and flavorful, and it perfectly complements the delicate taste of the fish.


ayotunde ogunlalu
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


ALEMSEGED DEME
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Wow! This saffron sauce is incredible. It's so flavorful and rich, and it really elevates the fish.


Awelani Nemukondeni
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This sauce is easy to make and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it!


Babul Hussain
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of saffron, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was amazing, and the saffron flavor was perfectly balanced.


Oishi Akter
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This recipe is a keeper! The sauce is incredibly flavorful and versatile. I've used it on fish, chicken, and even pasta, and it's always a hit.


Stephanie Francois
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I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color.


Princewill Nkem
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This saffron sauce is a true delight! The flavors are complex and well-balanced, with the saffron adding a subtle yet distinct note. It paired perfectly with the fish, and the sauce was also delicious spooned over rice.


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