Pan-Fried Fish With Bacon-Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Fish With Bacon-Mushroom Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce; 4 slices bacon (chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 green onions (chopped); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 4 ounces button mushrooms (sml size & sliced thinly); For Fish Fillets; 4 large white fish fillets; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce
4 slices bacon (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 green onions (chopped)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
4 ounces button mushrooms (sml size & sliced thinly)
For Fish Fillets
4 large white fish fillets
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup butter

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For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce:
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Put bacon & onion in a sml saucepan over med-heat. Stir constantly & cook for 2 min or till onion is soft.
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Add cream, shallots & cornstarch blended w/water. Stir constantly till mixture boils & begins to thicken.
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Add mushrooms, simmer for 1 min & set aside.
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For Fish Fillets:
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Dredge fish fillets in flour & shake off any excess (I just shake them gently in a sml plastic bag filled w/the flour).
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Heat butter in a lrg frying pan, add fish in a single layer & cook over med-heat for about 4 min on ea side or till fish is tender.
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To Serve: Spoon sauce equally over ea fish fillet & serve immediately (I also sprinkle the final assembly w/fresh parsley & a few capers).
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NOTE: If the sauce becomes thicker than desired, warm gently over low heat & add sml amts of milk or cream to thin it to your desired consistency.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Bacon-Mushroom Sauce, 4 slices bacon (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 3/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Fish With Bacon-Mushroom Sauce falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pan-Fried Fish With Bacon-Mushroom Sauce

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