Description
A light and elegant dish featuring pan-seared zander with sautéed vegetables and a rich, airy butter foam. Perfect for special occasions or gourmet home dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–4 zander fillets
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup vegetable or fish stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or other herbs
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables
- Wash and slice the vegetables into thin, even pieces for uniform cooking.
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Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat a pan over medium heat with olive oil.
- Add shallots and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
- Toss in the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until tender but still vibrant.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
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Cook the Zander
- Pat fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Heat a pan with olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear fillets skin-side down until crispy.
- Flip and cook for another minute until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
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Prepare the Butter Foam
- In a saucepan, reduce white wine and stock over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Stir in heavy cream, then whisk in cold butter, piece by piece, until smooth and airy.
- Strain for a velvety texture.
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Assemble the Dish
- Plate the sautéed vegetables.
- Place the zander fillet on top and drizzle with the butter foam.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and a final squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
- Different Fish: Substitute with sea bass, cod, or halibut.
- Vegetable Medley: Try asparagus, fennel, or spinach for variety.
- Citrus Infusion: Add orange or lime zest to the butter foam.
- Herb-Infused Foam: Blend fresh basil, dill, or chives into the foam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: European-inspired
Keywords: zander recipe, pan-seared fish, butter foam sauce, elegant fish dish, gourmet seafood recipe