Description
Savory one-pan fish & broccoli in lemon butter caper sauce delivers Mediterranean coastal charm on a single skillet. Delicate white fish nestles alongside crisp broccoli, drizzled with tangy lemon-caper butter that whisks diners straight to coastal bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) white fish fillets (plaice, cod, or similar)
Vegetables:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) broccoli, cut into florets, stem peeled and chopped
Sauce and Accompaniments:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) white wine
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mini capers
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 servings of rice
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 200°C, preparing for a culinary adventure.
- Melt creamy butter in a versatile oven-safe skillet, creating a golden base over medium-high heat.
- Pour in white wine, allowing it to bubble and dance, then reduce the temperature for a gentle two-minute simmer.
- Introduce rich heavy cream to the pan, continuing the delicate simmering process for another two minutes.
- Extract fresh lemon juice and blend it with a portion of the developing sauce, then reunite the mixture back into the skillet for a final minute of harmonizing flavors.
- Remove the pan from heat, scatter briny capers across the surface, and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt to elevate the taste profile.
- Gently nestle delicate fish fillets into the luxurious sauce, then artfully arrange vibrant broccoli florets on top.
- Lovingly drizzle additional sauce over the fish and vegetables, ensuring each morsel is kissed with flavor.
- Slide the skillet into the center of the preheated oven, allowing thin fillets like plaice to transform for 10 minutes or thicker varieties such as cod to develop for 15 minutes.
- Present the dish directly from the skillet, accompanied by fluffy rice if desired, and savor the elegant, Mediterranean-inspired creation.
Notes
- Use a heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet to ensure even heat distribution and prevent burning the delicate sauce.
- Choose fresh, firm white fish like cod, halibut, or plaice for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt or coconut milk for a lighter, dairy-free alternative that maintains sauce creaminess.
- Pat fish dry before adding to the sauce to help achieve a better sear and prevent watery consistency.
- Fresh capers provide a briny punch, but rinse them first to reduce excessive saltiness in the dish.
- For a low-carb option, serve with cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 709
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 374 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 27 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg