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Turbot with White Wine Sauce

Name: Turbot with White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turbot with White Wine Sauce
Ingredients: 800g turbot fillets; 150ml dry white wine; 200ml double cream; 1 shallot; 30g butter; 1 lemon; Salt; Pepper

Turbot with White Wine Sauce is a simple dish for anyone who loves fresh seafood. You can prepare this elegant meal in your own kitchen with very little effort. The fish has a mild taste that works well with a creamy sauce. It is a perfect choice for a weekend dinner with friends or family.

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Why turbot with white wine sauce is a good choice

Making this fish dish is a great way to enjoy high quality seafood at home. Turbot is a flatfish known for its firm and meaty texture. The sauce uses simple ingredients like cream and wine to create a rich flavour. You will find that turbot with white wine sauce is a very satisfying meal.

Step by step: turbot with white wine sauce

Step 1

Prepare ingredients: Peel and chop the shallot into very small pieces. Clean the fish and dry it with a cloth so it is ready for the pan.

Step 2

Make sauce: Cook the shallot in a pan with some butter until it is soft. Add the wine and let it boil for a few minutes until there is less liquid.

Step 3

Cook fish: Put the fish in a hot pan with butter and cook for four minutes on each side. The fish should be white and firm when it is finished.

Step 4

Combine and serve: Pour the cream into the sauce pan and stir while it heats up. Put the fish on a plate and pour the warm sauce over it before serving with a little lemon juice.

Good advice for making turbot with white wine sauce

Use a good quality dry white wine that you would also enjoy drinking. If you want a thicker consistency you can let the sauce simmer for a longer time. Make sure the pan is very hot before adding the fish to get a nice golden surface. You can garnish the plate with fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a better look. Serving turbot with white wine sauce alongside baby potatoes is a classic combination. Always check the fish with a fork to see if it is cooked through before serving. This ensures that the texture is perfect and stays juicy.

You may also like pasta with confit duck, beef bake with dauphinoise potatoes or fruit salad with vanilla cream.

Ingredients

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800 g turbot fillets
150 ml dry white wine
200 ml double cream
1 shallot
30 g butter
1 lemon
Salt
Pepper

Cooking time

Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving

Energy:1841 kJ / 440 kcal
Fat:30 g
- of which saturates:18 g
Carbohydrates:4 g
- of which sugars:2 g
Protein:33 g
Fibre:0 g
Salt:400 mg

Yes you can use frozen fish but you must thaw it completely first. Pat the fillets dry with a cloth or paper towel to remove excess moisture before cooking. This helps the turbot with white wine sauce reach the right consistency.

What should I serve with Turbot with White Wine Sauce?

This turbot with white wine sauce is delicious with steamed green beans or asparagus. You can also serve it with boiled new potatoes or a light green salad. The sauce is rich so simple vegetables work best as a side.

How long does it take to cook Turbot with White Wine Sauce?

The cooking time for the fish is usually about eight minutes in total. You will need around ten minutes to prepare the sauce and the other ingredients. This means the whole meal is ready in less than thirty minutes.