Tea Sauce for White Fish

Elevate your white fish dishes with this sophisticated and aromatic Tea Sauce, a unique recipe that blends the earthy essence of green tea with rich, creamy undertones. Delicately steeped loose-leaf green tea (or your favorite green tea bag) forms the flavorful base, enhanced by sautéed shallots, a splash of dry white wine, and a silky combination of heavy cream and butter. Brightened with a touch of lemon juice and seasoned with salt and freshly ground black pepper, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between light and indulgent. Ideal for pairing with delicate white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia, this versatile sauce adds a refined flair to your seafood. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and serve warm to impress at dinner parties or elevate your weeknight meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon loose-leaf green tea (or 1 green tea bag)
• 120 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 60 milliliters dry white wine
• 60 milliliters heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring 120 milliliters of water to just below boiling (around 80°C or 175°F).

Step 2

Steep the green tea in the hot water for 3 minutes, then strain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

Step 4

Add the finely minced shallot to the saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 5

Pour in 60 milliliters of dry white wine and increase the heat to medium. Let the wine simmer for 3-4 minutes, reducing by about half.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brewed green tea and 60 milliliters of heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper. Stir well and taste, adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl if a smoother consistency is desired.

Step 9

Serve the tea sauce warm, drizzled over freshly cooked white fish such as cod, halibut, or tilapia. Garnish with finely chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	311 grams (311.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	472

Total Fat 44.10g	57%
Saturated Fat 26.00g	130%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 1213mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 6.40g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 1.60g
Protein 0.80g	2%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 29mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 118mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 93.2%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 6.0%