Wine Sauce for Seafood

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This white wine, butter, and garlic sauce is a delicious sauce made with white wine, butter, lemon, tarragon, garlic, and shallots. It is wonderful served over any white fish baked or grilled.

Submitted by Nicole0615
Updated on March 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

  • ¼ cup white wine

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make wine sauce for seafood

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  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with tarragon, salt, and white pepper.

    Shallots and garlic cooking in a saucepan until translucent.

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  3. Increase heat to medium; stir in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, then whisk for 1 minute.

    White wine and lemon juice added to saucepan.

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  4. Remove from heat and sprinkle in parsley. Pour over your favorite white fish before serving.

    a top down view of parsley added to a skillet with white wine sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103 Calories
9g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 94mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.