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Pike-perch fillet with lemon-butter sauce and sautéed spinach

Tender fried pike-perch fillet with a creamy lemon-butter sauce, served with sautéed spinach and garlic. A fine fish dish that goes perfectly with a Lugana thanks to its freshness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Fish dish, Main course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2 People
Calories 520 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Large pan for frying the pikeperch
  • 1 Small pan for the spinach
  • 1 Small saucepan for the sauce
  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Lemon grater

Ingredients
  

For the zander:

  • 2 Zander fillets approx. 180 g each, with or without skin
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground

For the lemon butter sauce:

  • 50 g Butter
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp dry white wine z. e.g. Lugana
  • 1 small shallot finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon capers chopped (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the sautéed spinach:

  • 150 g fresh baby spinach
  • 1 Garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Pinch of nutmeg
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation
 

Prepare the lemon butter sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat.
  • Add the diced shallots and capers (optional) and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with white wine, add lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.

Fry the zander:

  • Season the zander fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the fillets on the skin side (if using) for approx. 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Turn and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side.

Sauté the spinach:

  • Heat the olive oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic briefly.
  • Add the spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Serve:

  • Place the pike-perch fillets on plates and drizzle with the lemon-butter sauce.
  • Serve with the sautéed spinach.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs as desired.

Recommended side dishes

  • Mashed potatoes with olive oil & sea salt
  • Baked potatoes with rosemary
  • Lemon risotto with parmesan

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 32g
Keyword Fish and wine, Italian cuisine, Lemon and butter sauce, Lugana, White wine, Wine & Food Pairing, Zander
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