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    • Perch with Pesto-Caper Sauce

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    35 minutes
    02-Apr
    Perch with Pesto-Caper Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-prepare fish dish that is sure to please the whole family. This dish is full of flavour and nutrition, combining fresh pesto, capers, and white wine. The light lemon juice and parsley add a bright and flavorful finish. This dish is a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.      
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    Ingredients

    • 4 (6-ounce) perch fillets
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
    • 1/4 cup capers, drained
    • 1/4 cup dry white wine
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

    Method

    • Step-by-step method for Perch with Pesto-Caper Sauce
    • Pat perch fillets dry with paper towels
    • Season fillets on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
    • When oil is shimmering, add two perch fillets to the pan, skin or presentation side down
    • Cook fillets without moving until golden (about 2-3 minutes)
    • Flip fillets using a spatula and cook the second side until opaque and just cooked through (about 1-2 minutes more)
    • Transfer cooked fillets to a warmed plate and cover loosely with foil
    • Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan and repeat with remaining fillets
    • Remove all fillets from pan and keep warm
    • Reduce heat to medium, add dry white wine to same skillet, scraping up any browned bits
    • Simmer wine for 1 minute to reduce slightly
    • Stir in prepared pesto, drained capers, and lemon juice, whisking to combine until heated through (about 1 minute)
    • Remove pan from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley leaves
    • Place perch fillets on serving plates, spoon warm pesto-caper sauce generously over each portion
    • Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired
    • Plating suggestion: Arrange fillets atop a warm plate, spooning sauce artistically across and around the fish. Consider serving with simply dressed greens or steamed vegetables for color and balance.
    • Serving suggestion: Pair with a chilled glass of dry white wine and lemon wedges on the side.