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White 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
White Wine-Shallot Sauce with Lemon and Capers

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Cover to keep warm and set aside, stirring once after about 1 minute.
  5. To serve, stir sauce to recombine and spoon 1/2 cup over fish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, passing remaining sauce separately.
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