Description
Fish Almondine is a luxurious yet simple dish that features tender, pan-seared fish fillets drizzled with a nutty brown butter sauce, topped with crispy toasted almonds. This elegant meal is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive gathering with friends. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, you’ll impress your family and guests alike without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6 oz) white fish fillets (cod or sole)
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Thaw fish if frozen, and slice almonds.
- Toast the almonds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until golden brown (3-5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sear the fish: In another skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Season fish with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden on one side (4-5 minutes).
- Add garlic and lemon juice: Flip the fish carefully; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Squeeze lemon juice over the fish.
- Create the brown butter sauce: Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes while swirling the pan to brown the butter further.
- Serve: Plate the fish fillets, drizzle with brown butter sauce, top with toasted almonds and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg