simple surf perch fish recipe - cream of mushroom perch

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and can be homemade.

Marinate the perch fillets with lemon pepper seasoned salt.

Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add the perch fillets to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the perch from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Add chopped red onions to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook briefly before adding the mushrooms.

Add about 1 cup of heavy whipping cream to the skillet.

Season with salt to taste and let the sauce simmer for about 3 minutes.

Pour in a little bit of Yellow Tail Cabernet red wine and let the sauce reduce by half, about 12 minutes.

Drizzle the sauce over the perch fillets before serving.

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