Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
shared by Jennifer
Details:
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PT5M
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes PT10M
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes PT20M
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Difficulty: Novice
- Serves: 4 people
- Cuisine: African
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (all ovens).Place fish in a baking dish - ensure the fish isn't crammed in too snugly. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt an
Ingredients:
- 5 - 6 oz fish fillets, about ½" thick, skinless and boneless
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
- 1½ tbsp finely chopped scallions, white part only Fresh parsley and lemon slices, to serve
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees (all ovens).
- Place fish in a baking dish - ensure the fish isn't crammed in too snugly. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
- Place butter, cream, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a microwave proof jug or bowl. Microwave in 2 x 30 sec bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Sprinkle fish with shallots, then pour over sauce.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until fish is just cooked. Remove from oven and transfer fish to serving plates. Spoon over sauce, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if using.