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  • Broiled Perch with Dill-Butter Sauce

    Medium difficulty
    25 minutes
    02-Apr
    Broiled Perch with Dill-Butter Sauce is a classic dish that is easy to prepare and flavourful. It is a simple yet delicious way to enjoy perch, a mild-tasting fish that is an excellent source of lean protein. The combination of butter, dill, lemon juice, and white wine creates a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the delicate flavour of the fish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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    Ingredients

    • 4 perch fillets
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons white wine
    • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Lemon wedges (for garnish)

    Method

    • Broiled Perch with Dill-Butter Sauce: Step-by-Step Method
    • Preheat broiler to high and set oven rack about 6 inches from heat source
    • Pat perch fillets dry with paper towels
    • Lightly brush both sides of fillets with olive oil
    • Season fillets on both sides with salt and freshly ground pepper
    • Place fillets on a broiler-safe pan or foil-lined baking tray, skin side down if skin-on
    • Combine butter, chopped dill, lemon juice, and white wine in a small saucepan
    • Set the saucepan over low heat and melt butter, stirring gently to combine sauce
    • Once melted and mixed, keep the sauce warm on lowest heat
    • Place the tray of perch under the broiler
    • Broil fillets 4–6 minutes or until flesh is just opaque and flakes easily with a fork; do not overcook
    • Transfer cooked perch fillets to serving plates
    • Quickly spoon the warm dill-butter sauce generously over each fillet
    • Garnish plates with lemon wedges
    • Serve immediately, ideally with a side of seasonal vegetables or steamed potatoes for balance