🇵🇱 Poland · Food
Zander in Horseradish Sauce
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇵🇱 PLA refined Polish classic featuring delicate white fish elevated by a creamy, piquant horseradish sauce. It is a perfect balance of earthy root spice and tender, mild freshwater fish.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Pat the 800g zander fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2
Melt 25g of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to foam.
- 3
Place fillets in the pan and sear for 4 minutes per side until the skin is golden and crisp and the meat is opaque.
- 4
Remove fish from the pan and set aside on a warm plate.
- 5
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 25g of butter and sauté 2 finely diced onions until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Lower heat to low, stir in the 200ml sour cream and 3 tbsp of grated horseradish, stirring constantly until smooth.
- 7
Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice and adjust salt to taste, letting the sauce simmer gently for 2 minutes—do not let it boil vigorously as the cream may curdle.
- 8
Pour the warm horseradish sauce over the seared zander fillets and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use other fish?+
Yes, pike or perch are excellent alternatives if fresh zander is unavailable.
How to prevent sauce from curdling?+
Keep the heat very low and add a splash of room-temperature water or milk if it gets too thick.
Fresh or jarred horseradish?+
Freshly grated is best for potency, but high-quality prepared horseradish works well too.
What to serve with this?+
Steamed potatoes with fresh dill are the most traditional accompaniment.
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