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Fish Almondine Recipe

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Fish Almondine is a classic, elegant dish featuring tender fish fillets sautéed with buttery toasted almonds and fresh lemon juice, garnished with parsley for a bright, nutty finish. This quick and easy recipe combines simple ingredients to create a sophisticated meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 4 fish fillets (tilapia or sole)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Almondine Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for keeping the fish warm, if needed.
  2. Season Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
  3. Toast Almonds: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, then add the sliced almonds. Sauté the almonds until they turn golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the almonds from the skillet and set them aside to prevent burning.
  4. Cook Fish Fillets: If the skillet is dry, add the remaining tablespoon of butter to it. Place the seasoned fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork and turns opaque.
  5. Add Lemon and Almonds: Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice over the cooked fish in the skillet and gently stir in half of the toasted almonds to coat the fillets with the buttery almond sauce.
  6. Serve: Transfer the fish fillets to serving plates, drizzle with the almondine sauce from the skillet, then top with the remaining toasted almonds and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top for color and fresh flavor.

Notes

  • Tilapia and sole are mild, flaky fish that work well for this recipe; you can also use cod or flounder as substitutes.
  • Be careful when toasting almonds as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
  • Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
  • For extra crispiness, you can briefly finish the fish fillets under the broiler after cooking.

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