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Crispy Battered Fish with Simple Lemon Sauce for Fish That Pops with Flavor
Make this Simple Lemon Sauce for Fish! A tasty and flavorful dinner. A tangy, buttery sauce that pairs perfectly with seafood.
There’s something special about crispy battered fish with a tangy lemon sauce poured over the top. The crunch of the batter mixed with the creamy, citrusy kick makes it the kind of dish you’ll want to serve again and again. This version keeps things simple but full of flavor, with just the right amount of kick from Nando’s sauce.
Why You’ll Love this Simple Lemon Sauce for Fish
- The sauce is rich, tangy, and just the right balance of creamy and zesty.
- It feels restaurant-quality but is surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Works perfectly with fish, chicken, or even as a drizzle over roasted veggies.
Crispy battered fish with Simple Lemon Sauce is the ultimate comfort food with a zesty twist. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor right at home.
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Homemade Crispy Battered Fish with a Simple Lemon Sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: Dinner Recipes
- Method: Easy
Description
Golden Crispy Fish with Simple Lemon Sauce. A light, tangy sauce makes this battered fish recipe a weeknight winner.
Ingredients
Lemon sauce:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp (7.5 ml) Cornflour (Maizena)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp Nando’s sauce (for heat, optional)
- 1/2 tsp Aromat or seasoned salt
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh cream
- Fresh parsley or coriander for garnish
Instructions
For the Fish: Fish in Vinegar Batter
Lemon sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Cornflour, water, Nando’s sauce, and Aromat until smooth.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Pour in the lemon mixture, whisking constantly until it thickens.
- Stir in the cream and bring just to a gentle boil. Remove from heat.
- Pour the warm sauce over the crispy battered fish.
- Garnish with parsley or coriander.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Feriel from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes
A quick, Simple Lemon Sauce that transforms simple crispy fish into a favorite meal.
Crispy battered fish with Simple Lemon Sauce is a fresh, flavorful dish that combines crunch with tangy citrus cream. It’s quick to make, feels restaurant-quality, and is perfect for seafood lovers who want a simple, satisfying meal at home.
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Look delicious, Loved your recipe.
Thanks so much for your kind words. Enjoy should you try it out.