Pan Sauce For Fish

Ingredients

• 1 cup fish cooking liquid
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• juice of ½ lemon

Method

1. 1 Strain the liquid remaining in the pan after removing the fish. Add enough boiling water to measure exactly 1 cup.
2. 2 Dissolve the cornstarch in 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl.
3. 3 Pour the fish liquid into a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch mixture, butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, and lemon juice.
4. 4 Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened, then serve immediately over the fish.