← Back to recipesWhite Wine-Shallot Sauce with Lemon and Capers
A sautéed fish fillet needs a pan sauce to turn it into a satisfying main course. The problem is coordinating the cooking so that both are done perfectly.
International25 minmedium2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon svegetable oil
- 2 large shallots , minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1-2 tablespoon slemon juice from 1 lemon (see note), plus lemon wedges for serving
- 4 tablespoon sunsalted butter , cold
- 1 tablespoon capers , rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking; add shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to color, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add wine and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, increase heat to high, and bring to boil; boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from burner, whisk in butter, capers, parsley, and, if desired, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice until combined; season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover to keep warm and set aside, stirring once after about 1 minute.
- To serve, stir sauce to recombine and spoon 1/2 cup over fish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, passing remaining sauce separately.