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I am thrilled because I finally figured out a way to cook fish so my daughters will actually eat it! My 3-year-old (who is the picky one) even had a second helping. This was after at least a dozen failed seafood attempts, but in the end it was worth it. I am sure the fish being covered in almonds and a butter sauce had a lot to do with it, but who cares because the point is my preschooler ate fish, she liked it, and most importantly she knew about it. She even said the words “more fish please”, which means she thinks she likes something called “fish” now! I think some parents have to be careful about how much they “hide” the good stuff in their kids’ food because the real battle is getting them to accept it. Sure, I hide veggies sometimes too, but I work even harder at making food so they’ll knowingly eat it and like it. And this recipe was a definitely success in that department!
Almond Encrusted Fish with (an easy) Beurre Blanc Sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons butter plus 2 or 3 more tablespoons for cooking the fish
- 1 pound mild white fish (I used cod, but something like tilapia or grouper would work as well)
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 cup almonds sliced, chopped into small bits or crushed in food processor
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
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Pour the white wine and 1 tablespoon of cream into a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently until it is reduced by half.
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Meanwhile mix together the almonds, breadcrumbs, and cheese in a shallow dish.
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Next, coat the fish with the egg and then transfer it to the almond mixture. With dry hands coat the fish thoroughly with the almonds, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
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Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a non-stick sauté pan (if you have one) and set it over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add the fish and cook it for several minutes on each side adding more butter if necessary to keep the coating “wet”. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired.
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While the fish is cooking check on the wine. Once it has been reduced by half add 1 more tablespoon of cream and then 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk the sauce together and keep it warm until the fish is ready.
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Once the fish is flaky in the middle it is ready to be served. Whisk the sauce one more time and then pour it on top.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
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I love this recipe, but am trying to avoid almonds due to the drought in California and how much water it takes to grow them. (I know it won’t make a difference by myself, but I feel guilty whenever I eat them.) Any suggestions on what nut would be a good substitute?
Hi Robin. I’ve made similar recipes with pecans.
Yummy…yummy…yummy. it’s wonderful.Your Almond Encrusted Fish with (an easy) Beurre Blanc Sauce recipe is so good. It looks delicious and nutritious. All I can say, this is totally perfect for family bonding and for sure my family love this. I cannot wait to prepare this healthy recipe . Feeling excited to serve this. Your other recipes are also fabulous.Thanks for your beautiful recipe.Keep updating through your cookbook. I felt hungry…
Sounds delicious, but how is it healthy? It is cooked in butter and contains cream.
Organic butter is made with milk from grass-fed cows. This is a very healthy fat for your body as opposed to other hydrogenated oils that our bodies can not process well and become toxins. Organic butter also contains the healthy Omega oils because grass (what cows are supposed to eat) contains Omega-3s. Kerrygold is a great brand to use for this reason.
This was absolutely delicious – everyone in my family loved it, including 3 kids (ages 8, 12 & 14). The beurre blanc sauce was fantastic also. I took the leftover fish in my lunch the next day, and so that it doesn’t stink up our office, had to eat it cold, and it was still delicious!! Highly recommend. Definitely found it made extra “almond crusting”, but I just put the extra in a Ziploc bag, labelled it, threw it in the freezer and will use it again the next time I make this dish.
I recently decided to start making a fish dish every weekend and this is by far the best fish we have ever had. Every bite was so good! My almost 3 year old ate a ton of it. I halved the almond and bread crumb mixture and then just sprinkled the Parmesan cheese on the fillets after I flipped them over. We felt like the sauce was perfect for 3 fillets.
I didn’t have any access to breadcrumbs without going to the store so I used Oat Bran which I had on hand – it works great as a breading for fish or chicken.
Like and Love it ! Very delicious :)
I don’t cook with wine. What can I use instead? A white grape juice or vegetable stock? Thanks.
Apple cider vinegar will work.
Wouldn’t recommend tilapia. It is short on Omega-3 and is apparently farm-raised under terrible conditions.