Jul 14 2026
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Pan-roasted Wild Rockfish, Oyster & Button Mushroom Fricassée, Lemon Beurre Blanc Recipe

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Time45m
Serves4

Make Pan-roasted Wild Rockfish, Oyster & Button Mushroom Fricassée, Lemon Beurre Blanc Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pan-Roasted Wild Rockfish

Oyster & Button Mushroom Fricassée

Method

Pan-Roasted Wild Rockfish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rockfish

    Season the wild rockfish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

  2. 2

    Heat the Pan

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Cook the Fish

    Once the oil is hot, add the rockfish fillets skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy, then carefully flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Rest the Fish

    Remove the fillets from the skillet and let them rest while you prepare the fricassée.

Oyster & Button Mushroom Fricassée

  1. 5

    Sauté Aromatics

    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Once melted, add finely chopped shallots and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Add Mushrooms

    Add the button mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes until they are soft and browned.

  3. 7

    Incorporate Oysters

    Stir in the fresh oysters and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are just cooked through.

  4. 8

    Add Cream and Season

    Pour in the heavy cream, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Lemon Beurre Blanc

  1. 9

    Prepare the Base

    In a saucepan, combine white wine and finely chopped shallots. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until reduced to about 2-3 tablespoons.

  2. 10

    Add Lemon

    Add lemon juice to the saucepan and stir well.

  3. 11

    Incorporate Butter

    Over low heat, gradually whisk in the cold, cubed butter until the sauce is creamy and emulsified. Do not let it boil.

  4. 12

    Season the Sauce

    Season with salt and white pepper to taste, then remove from heat.

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