Glazed Sea Bass with Ginger Butter Sauce Recipe

Name: Glazed Sea Bass with Ginger Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine; 1/3 cup chopped shallots; 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 teaspoons rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 6- to 7-ounce sea bass fillets; 4 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces

Servings: persons

1
Combine wine, shallots and ginger in heavy small saucepan over high heat.
2
Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes.
3
Add cream and boil until liquid is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Mix soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar in another heavy small saucepan.
6
Mix water and cornstarch in small bowl until smooth.
7
Add to soy sauce mixture.
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Stir mixture over medium heat until glaze boils and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Cool glaze to room temperature.
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(Sauce and glaze can be prepared 1 day ahead.
12
Cover separately and refrigerate.)
13
Preheat oven to 350F.
14
Arrange fish on small baking sheet.
15
Brush with some of glaze.
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Bake until opaque in center, about 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven.
18
Bring remaining glaze to boil.
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Spoon glaze over fish.
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Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer.
21
Remove from heat.
22
Gradually add butter to sauce, whisking just until melted.
23
Strain.
24
Season with salt and pepper.
25
Spoon sauce onto 4 plates, dividing equally.
26
Top with fish and serve.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dry white wine, 1/3 cup chopped shallots, 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh ginger, 1/2 cup whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Glazed Sea Bass with Ginger Butter Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Glazed Sea Bass with Ginger Butter Sauce

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