SAFFRON SAUCE FOR FISH - SPAIN

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This is a sauce often used for fish. Spaniards eat a good amount of fish, so this sauce is pretty popular. When you cook fish, make this sauce, and add in the fish pan juices as the very last step of this recipe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint fish stock
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 small green pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 garlic clove, crushed and chopped
2/3 cup cream
3 tablespoons madeira wine
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Dissolve the saffron in heated fish stock that uses white wine and a little vinegar.
  • Make a roux with hlaf the butter (or 1/4 cup) and the flour. Moisten with the stock, adding stock until the consistency is just as thick as whipping cream.
  • Soften the peppers with the garlic in the remaining butter over low heat. When they are soft, add this to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour in the cream, Madeira and lemon juice.
  • Add juices from the fish you are cooking to use this sauce with, for maximum flavor and so as not to be wasteful!

Maja Perisic
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I'm a big fan of saffron, and this sauce is a great way to use it.


Mandi Jenkins
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This saffron sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your fish dishes.


Dodo Bird
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This saffron sauce is the perfect way to add a touch of luxury to your next seafood meal.


Sonoma Willy Albert
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I've never been a fan of saffron, but this sauce changed my mind. It's so subtle and delicate, and it really enhances the flavor of the fish without overpowering it.


Sarah Hadžajlija
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This saffron sauce is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's so easy to make and it adds a delicious, elegant touch to any dish.


Arsalan sk Arsalan
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I'm a big fan of saffron, and this sauce is a great way to use it. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too heavy, so it doesn't overpower the fish.


Noora Bhai78
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This saffron sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your fish dishes. It's so easy to make and it really enhances the taste of the fish. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for people who don't like spicy food.


Bongiwe Mtshali
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this saffron sauce is a great addition to my repertoire. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I especially love it on salmon.


Davies Akinwande
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This saffron sauce is the perfect way to add a touch of luxury to your next seafood meal. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too heavy, so it doesn't weigh down the fish.


Ismail Iqbal
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I've never been a fan of saffron, but this sauce changed my mind. It's so subtle and delicate, and it really enhances the flavor of the fish without overpowering it. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jameson Oborodoro
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This saffron sauce is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's so easy to make and it adds a delicious, elegant touch to any dish. I especially love it on grilled fish or shrimp.


xayat Xasan matan
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The saffron sauce was incredible! It was so flavorful and rich, and it really made the fish shine. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ryan Sole
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This saffron sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's not too heavy, so it doesn't overpower the fish. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.


Christopher Volkmar
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but this saffron sauce made it delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it really enhanced the taste of the fish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arfin Shawon
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This saffron sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the sauce was the perfect complement to the delicate fish. I will definitely be making this again.