Fish Fillets in Mustard Sauce

This dish features tender fish fillets coated in a rich and tangy mustard sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Served with a side of steamed vegetables or rice, it makes for a satisfying and nutritious meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!
This recipe is french style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include yellow mustard, white fish fillets, lemon juice, black pepper.
- Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp yellow mustard
- 600 g white fish fillets (skinless)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 150 ml heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper, then place them in the skillet.
- Cook the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
- In a small bowl, combine the yellow mustard, heavy cream, minced garlic, and lemon juice, mixing well.
- Once the fish is cooked, pour the mustard sauce over the fillets in the skillet.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 32 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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